Proof of Usefulness Report

Jackpocket

Analysis completed on 1/24/2026

+649
Proof of Usefulness Score
Category Standard

Jackpocket is the leading third-party lottery app in the U.S., validated by its $750M acquisition by DraftKings in 2024. While the submission itself was low-effort (vague descriptions, exaggerated 'everyone' audience claims), the verifiable real-world success of the project is exceptional. The app generates hundreds of millions in projected revenue and serves millions of users, placing it in the top tier of evaluated projects. The low response quality penalized the score slightly, but the massive traction and utility dominate the evaluation.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+143
Audience Reach Impact+137
Technical Innovation+77
Evidence Of Traction+225
Market Timing Relevance+57
Functional Completeness+3
Subtotal+642
Usefulness Multiplierx1.01
Final Score+649

Project Details

Project URL
jackpocket.com
Description
Jackpocket is the first third-party app in the U.S. that gives players a secure way to order official state lottery tickets right from their smartphones. We are bringing the $300 billion global lottery industry into the new age of technological innovation through beautiful design, social elements, and gamification. As a no-cost, no-integration, turnkey platform, Jackpocket helps lotteries drive incremental revenue—benefiting essential state programs such as public education, veterans assistance, natural resources, and more—while attracting new customers like millennials who otherwise would not be active lottery players.

Algorithm Insights

Market Position
Strong market validation with clear user adoption patterns
User Engagement
Documented reach suggests active user community
Technical Stack
Modern tech stack aligned with sponsor technologies

Recommendations to Increase Usefulness Score

Document User Growth

Provide specific metrics on user acquisition and retention rates

Showcase Revenue Model

Detail sustainable monetization strategy and current revenue streams

Expand Evidence Base

Include testimonials, case studies, and third-party validation

Technical Roadmap

Share development milestones and feature completion timeline