UK Powerball Ticket Sales Launching Soon
Starting Tuesday, Powerball ticket sales will kick off in the UK, giving players across the Atlantic the opportunity to chase the same enormous jackpots that U.S. players experience, all while facing those same slim odds.
This expansion was first revealed back in April, stemming from a partnership between the U.S. Multi-State Lottery Association and UK Allwin. It’s significant because it marks the first instance of a lottery outside the U.S. contributing to the Powerball jackpot.
With this new setup, players in the UK can aim for much larger jackpots than what’s typically available in local or European lotteries.
The first Powerball draw open to UK participants will occur on Wednesday night.
For context, the record for the highest Powerball prize stands at just over $2 billion (about £1.5 billion), which was won in California in 2022. Meanwhile, EuroMillions—a lottery played across nine European countries—has also been run by Allwin in the UK, with a notable payout of up to 250 million euros (around $285 million) awarded to players in France, Ireland, and Austria during 2025.
The odds of hitting the Powerball jackpot are incredibly low, sitting at 1 in 292.2 million. Interestingly, officials have confirmed that these odds will remain consistent for both U.S. and UK players.
Lottery officials in the U.S. believe that the jackpot could grow more rapidly now, thanks to this expanded player base. As more individuals flock to the allure of larger prizes, ticket sales are also expected to rise.
A ticket for Powerball costs $2, but it’s worth noting that tickets bought in the UK will be exclusively for the jackpot; they won’t be applicable for lower-tier prizes, as UK players follow a different prize structure.
Estimated jackpot figures will differ between countries due to currency fluctuations, and it’s important to remember that the U.S. presents pre-tax prize amounts, which contrasts with how the UK handles these figures.
For UK players, the Powerball jackpot is paid out over 30 years. In contrast, winners in the U.S. can opt for either a cash payout or an annuity spread over several years—most winners generally choose the cash option.
Powerball is available in 45 U.S. states, along with Washington D.C., Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands.
In the game, participants select five numbers from a set of white balls numbered 1 to 69, plus one red Powerball number ranging from 1 to 26. Drawings are held three times a week: Mondays, Wednesdays, and Saturdays.
