PISCATAWAY, N.J. (Jan. 20, 2021) – Rutgers Athletics and Jackpocket have reached a multi-year agreement to make the leading lottery app in the U.S., the school's first-ever Official Mobile Lottery Partner. The agreement provides Jackpocket with premier brand integration in Jersey Mike's Arena, SHI Stadium and across official Scarlet Knights social media platforms.
 
"Rutgers is not only my alma mater, but a respected and global leading research institution," said Peter Sullivan, founder and CEO of Jackpocket. "The opportunity to meet students and fans where they are, and provide them with an added layer of fun during basketball and football games is something new and exciting, especially in a state where lottery play is such a popular pastime."
 
Jackpocket will provide Rutgers students, alumni, and fans with the code "KNIGHTS" during eligible games to get free lottery tickets in the app. In addition, Jackpocket will host contests where fans can win tickets to basketball and football games.
 
In the state of New Jersey, Jackpocket players have seen over $29 million in winnings. This includes the largest mobile gaming prize in U.S. history this past October, with a local healthcare worker winning $9.4 million on Jackpocket.
 
As part of the marketing partnership, Jackpocket will be integrated into social media promotions via Rutgers Athletics channels, receive significant exposure through LED signage and an in-game videoboard feature inside Jersey Mike's Arena during men's and women's basketball games as well as LED signage during football games at SHI Stadium. Jackpocket will also receive promotion through print, digital and radio assets.
 
Jackpocket works to create a more convenient, fun, and responsible way to play the lottery. A registered lottery courier service by the New Jersey Lottery, Jackpocket is the first officially licensed third-party lottery app in the U.S. to offer players a secure way to order official state lottery tickets. By helping today's players participate in the lottery from the convenience of their smartphones, Jackpocket also helps state lotteries drive incremental revenue to fund essential state programs, such as education, veterans services, natural resources, and more. Since its inception, lottery players have won over $100 million in lottery prizes using the Jackpocket app.
 
About Rutgers
The Rutgers Department of Intercollegiate Athletics (Rutgers Athletics), comprised of 24 men's and women's varsity sports serving more than 730 student-athletes, is a member of the Big Ten Conference and governed by the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA). Rutgers is the Birthplace of College Football, hosting the first-ever collegiate matchup on Nov. 6, 1869, a 6-4 victory over Princeton. Rutgers Athletics is uniquely positioned in the nation's largest media market with over seven million television households, along with access to Big Ten Network and its nearly 60 million homes across the U.S. and Canada. Established in 1766, Rutgers University is the State University of New Jersey and eighth-oldest higher education institution in the country. As a premier academic institution, Rutgers is a member of the prestigious Association of American Universities. Follow Rutgers Athletics on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram for all of the latest news and updates. Also visit ScarletKnights.com for additional information on Rutgers Athletics.
 
About Jackpocket
Jackpocket is on a mission to create a more convenient, fun, and responsible way to play the lottery. The first licensed third-party lottery app in the United States, Jackpocket provides an easy, secure way to order official state lottery tickets. Jackpocket is currently available in Arkansas, Colorado, Minnesota, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Oregon, Texas, and Washington, D.C., and is expanding to many new markets. Download the app on iOS or Android and follow along on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.