"Powerball Jackpot Soars to $1.6 Billion as Lottery App Usage Surges"

U.S. lottery sales surpassed $113.3 billion in 2023, with various purchase options available to players, including in-person and online sales, depending on state regulations. The emergence of lottery-courier services, such as Jackpot.com, allows customers to order state lottery tickets via mobile devices, with the company purchasing the tickets on their behalf. Despite digital options, most players still buy tickets in person, but the Pennsylvania Lottery's app has helped boost brick-and-mortar sales by reaching a new audience. The latest Powerball jackpot has reached $1.3 billion, following a recent Mega Millions grand prize win, with the odds of winning at approximately 1 in 302 million.