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The New Jersey Lottery has been running since 1970, but the state still doesn't sell draw tickets directly online. Instead, licensed courier apps buy official tickets on your behalf — so you can play Powerball, Mega Millions and Jersey games from your phone, anywhere inside state lines. Here's how it works, which apps are legal, and what to know before you buy.
NJ Lottery courier apps — June 2026
New Jersey doesn't run an official online lottery, but these licensed couriers legally deliver tickets.
Couriers must sell tickets at the same fixed price as a store; they make money on a separate service fee, not a markup. Always confirm an app is registered with the NJ Lottery before depositing.
Lottery couriers, explained
Because New Jersey has no state-run iLottery, a courier is the only way to play online. When you order in an app like Jackpocket or Jackpot.com, the company buys a genuine paper ticket from a licensed NJ retailer, sends you a scan of the front and back, and stores the original securely. If you win, smaller prizes land in your account and larger ones are claimed in your name.
You must be 18 or older and physically in New Jersey to order, and ticket prices are identical to a store — the courier's fee is separate. The NJ Lottery offers Powerball, Mega Millions, Cash4Life, Jersey Cash 5, Pick-6, Pick-3, Pick-4, Quick Draw, fast play and scratch-offs.
NJ Lottery FAQs
Not directly from the state — New Jersey doesn't run an official iLottery. But licensed courier apps such as Jackpocket and Jackpot.com legally buy official tickets on your behalf from authorized retailers, so you can order from anywhere in the state.
Yes. Couriers operate under New Jersey's Lottery Courier Act. They buy genuine tickets at the same fixed price you'd pay in a store, send you a scan, and charge a separate service or delivery fee.
You must be 18 or older to buy NJ Lottery tickets, in person or through a courier app — younger than the 21 required for casino, poker and sports betting.
Yes. Under New Jersey law, lottery winners may choose to remain anonymous. You'll owe federal tax on winnings, and NJ state tax applies if you win more than $10,000.
Couriers support the big draws — Powerball, Mega Millions and Cash4Life — plus NJ games like Jersey Cash 5, Pick-6, Pick-3 and Pick-4. You can set up recurring buys so you never miss a drawing.
Please gamble responsibly. You must be 21+ to bet on sports, casino and poker in New Jersey (18+ for lottery and horse racing) and physically located in the state. If gambling stops being fun, call or text 1-800-GAMBLER. Set deposit and time limits before you play.