While lottery apps and online platforms are still relatively new and account for only a fraction of the $105.26 billion that Americans spend annually on lottery tickets, they are nevertheless becoming more popular. “It’s become my new best friend,” he said of the app. The New York City resident says the convenience factor can’t be beat, especially when there’s a big jackpot at stake and he’s eager to play. Sansone is a regular user of Jackpocket, an app that allows him to order tickets for games like Powerball and Mega Millions.
