Powerball expands internationally with its launch in the UK

New Developments

Earlier this month, Powerball announced that it would accept jackpot contributions from outside the United States, marking a unique event in lottery history. They’re now collaborating with the British Lottery organization.

Tickets for Wednesday’s drawing are available in both the U.S. and the UK, raising the possibility of a winner from across the Atlantic.

Currently, the odds of winning any prize stand at 1 in 24.9, while snagging the jackpot is quite a stretch, sitting at 1 in 292.2 million.

The Multistate Lottery Association mentioned that this expansion won’t drive up ticket prices to $2. They assure players that the chances of winning the jackpot remain unchanged. MUSL is linked with Allwyn UK, the national lottery operator.

“Dream Bigger”

Now, with British players in the mix, drawing times will stay the same, occurring every Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday at 10:59 PM from Florida.

The Gaming Commission sees this new partnership as a thrilling milestone, predicting that jackpot amounts will increase more rapidly.

Rebecca Paul, CEO of the Tennessee Lottery, expressed that this brings even greater excitement and a larger impact for the communities involved.

Allwyn CEO Andria Vidler shared her enthusiasm about offering UK players a “chance to dream bigger” while also supporting numerous charitable initiatives in the UK every week.

Some projects supported by the UK Lottery involve funds for reopening cinemas and bringing animals to care facilities for the elderly.

Local Impact

Paul also stressed that despite this international outreach, American players’ contributions won’t change where their money goes. She confirmed that every Powerball ticket sold in the U.S. continues to back local programs and services.

As of now, Powerball tickets are available in 45 states, as well as in the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands, and the UK, encompassing England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, and Wales.