New Partnership Marks Jackpocket’s Biggest Sports Broadcasting Deal Ever
NEW YORK, August 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Jackpocket, the leading third-party app in the United States providing a secure way to order official state lottery tickets, today announced that it is now the exclusive sponsor of the ESPN New York sports app.
“Our new partnership with ESPN New York couldn’t have come at a better time as the summer sports season heats up,” said Jackpocket’s Founder and CEO. Peter Sullivan. “ESPN is an iconic brand, and its popularity in the tri-state area is something local fans always rely on for the best and most comprehensive coverage of New York’s famous sports teams.”
Jackpocket named exclusive sponsor of ESPN New York Sports app
ESPN New York is the home of all things New York sports, including play-by-play action for the city’s major professional teams. The partnership is Jackpocket’s largest sports broadcast promotion, having announced previous deals with local New York teams like the Dishes and the Jets.
Through this new partnership, Jackpocket will have access to special ESPN events and experiences related to the New York sports scene. For example, Jackpocket will receive eight VIP invitations to the Yankees manager by Aaron Boone cocktail and “Q&A” at the New York Athletic Club.
In addition to VIP giveaways and experiences, Jackpocket will also be promoted by ESPN New York via live readings by popular on-air personalities like Michael Kay, Rick Dipietroand Peter Rosenberg. Additionally, Jackpocket will receive a thumbnail on the ESPN New York app homepage as well as a click to download the Jackpocket app.
“We are thrilled to partner with Jackpocket. The addition of the Jackpocket sticker to the ESPN New York app creates an intersection between sports and gaming, while providing a unique and convenient way to serve our fans,” said Vinny DiMarco, Market Director, ESPN New York. He continued, “We look forward to the future of the partnership as it continues to evolve with event activations and content integration.”
This latest deal adds to Jackpocket’s growing list of relationships with major sports brands like the NFL, NBA and NHL. Jackpocket became the #1 free app on the App Store in the recent historic Mega Millions draw and has reached one million individual users who have ordered winning tickets on the app to date.
ABOUT JACKPOCKET
jack pocket 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 United States, Jackpocket offers an easy and secure way to order official state lottery tickets. Jackpocket is currently available in Arkansas, Colorado, Minnesota, Montana, New HampshireNew Jersey, New MexicoNew York, Ohio, Oregon, Texasand washington d.c. and expands to many new markets. Download the app on iOS or android and follow on Facebook, Twitterand instagram.
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