Jackpocket named exclusive sponsor of ESPN New York sports app

The lottery firm will receive access to special events and experiences.

US.- The lottery firm Jackpocket has reached an agreement to become the exclusive sponsor of the ESPN New York sports app. Jackpocket will receive access to special events and experiences and promotion in live-reads by personalities like Michael Kay, Rick Dipietro, and Peter Rosenberg.

Jackpocket will receive a tile on the ESPN New York app homepage, and a click-through to download its mobile lottery app. The deal is the latest for Jackpocket in the US sports after it partnered with the Major League Baseball teams Minnesota Twins, New York Mets, Colorado Rockies and Texas Rangers earlier this year. The firm has also signed deals with NFL, NBA, NHL and college athletics teams.

Jackpocket founder and CEO Peter Sullivan, said: “Our new partnership with ESPN New York couldn’t come at a better time as the summer sports season heats up. ESPN is an iconic brand, and their popularity in the tri-state area is something local fans always rely on for the best and most thorough coverage of New York’s famed sports teams.”

Vinny DiMarco, ESPN New York market manager, added: “We are excited to partner with Jackpocket. Adding the Jackpocket tile to the ESPN New York App creates an intersection of sports and gaming, while providing a unique and convenient way to serve our fans. We look forward to the future of the partnership as it continues to evolve with event activation and content integration.”

Jackpocket launches in Montana

In July, jackpocket announced its launch in Montana. For the first time, Montanans can now order lottery tickets from their phone. Players in Montana can place ticket orders for games such as Powerball, Mega Millions, Lotto America, Lucky for Life, Montana Cash, and Big Sky Bonus.

The platform allows players to place ticket orders, view an image of their ticket, look for lottery results, and receive prizes on the app.