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Jackpot.com's boss recognized by Goldman Sachs

BUSINESS AND FINANCE17 Oct 2025
3 min. read
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  • The recent Builders and Innovators Summit by Goldman Sachs recognized exceptional leaders and entrepreneurs
  • The Co-Founder and CEO of Jackpot.com, Akshay Khanna, was recognized as one of the Most Exceptional Entrepreneurs of 2025 at the recent event
  • Jackpot.com continues to expand in the United States and now has a presence in seven states

One of the most anticipated events for the year that highlights the best CEOs and Founders of hypergrowth companies, Goldman Sachs' Builders and Innovators Summit, recognized the CEO of Jackpot.com, Akshay Khanna, as one of the most exceptional entrepreneurs.

The Builders and Innovators Summit honors some of the best entrepreneurs and exceptional leaders

Khanna, who is the Co-Founder and CEO of Jackpot.com, was recognized as one of the Most Exceptional Entrepreneurs of 2025.

The prestigious Builders and Innovations Summit was held at Healdsburg, California, and featured some of the most inspiring and recognizable leaders from a range of industries.

David Solomon, Goldman Sachs' CEO and Chairman, revealed in a statement that the company is pleased to see Khanna on the list of the most exceptional entrepreneurs for 2025, Casino Guru News learned from a press release.

"The Jackpot.com team have not only built a successful enterprise, they are redefining industry paradigms," he added.

Finally, Solomon pointed out: "This year's Summit has brought together many of the best business minds to talk about harnessing the full potential of AI and building the next generation of businesses."

Before Co-Founding Jackpot.com, Khanna was employed at StubHub and Harris Blitzer Sports & Entertainment, where he held important C-suite roles.

Throughout his career, the CEO and Co-Founder of Jackpot.com has been recognized by Sports Business Journal as well as Forbes.

Under Khanna's guidance, Jackpot.com continues to expand

Khanna was excited to secure such important recognition from Goldman Sachs' recent event.

"Being recognized by Goldman Sachs alongside so many builders we admire is an incredible honor for our whole team," he explained.

Moreover, Jackpot.com's CEO pointed out: "We set out to modernize the lottery with a safer, simpler, and more responsible digital experience - and this recognition affirms our progress towards that mission."

Finally, Khanna said: "I'm grateful to our partners, regulators, investors, and, most of all, our customers for trusting us as we continue to expand access to the games people love while upholding industry-leading responsible gaming standards."

The goal of Jackpot.com is to digitize a $120bn lottery industry and help "connect people to their dreams."

Under Khanna's guidance, Jackpot.com rolled out its services to seven US states, since its initial launch in 2023.

Then, in 2024, the innovative platform expanded its offering with the launch of its scratch card product.


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17 Oct 2025
3 min. read
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