Powerball is about to get a whole lot bigger—and this time, it’s crossing the Atlantic.
Starting this summer, the Multi-State Lottery Association (MUSL) is teaming up with Allwyn UK, bringing the UK National Lottery into the Powerball world. That means players in the United Kingdom will officially join in on the action.
🌍 A Bigger Game, Same Jackpot Dream
Even with this international expansion, the core setup stays simple:
- UK players will contribute only to the jackpot (about $0.68 per ticket).
- Any non-jackpot prizes in the UK will be paid by the UK National Lottery.
- U.S. funds won’t be used for UK prize payouts (except jackpots).
🇺🇸 What This Means for U.S. Players
If you’re in the U.S.—including places like Idaho—nothing really changes:
- 🎟️ Tickets and pricing stay the same
- 📊 Odds of winning are unchanged
- 🏫 Local lottery funds still support public programs like schools and infrastructure
As Andrew Arulanandam explained, players aren’t competing against each other—they’re simply trying to match the winning numbers. So whether the pool is local or global, your chances remain exactly the same.
🕰️ Drawings Stay on Schedule
No surprises here either. Powerball drawings will still happen:
- Monday nights
- Wednesday nights
- Saturday nights
- ⏰ At 8:59 p.m. MST
🔙 A Quick Look Back
Powerball has been slowly expanding for years:
- The U.S. Virgin Islands joined back in 2002
- Puerto Rico followed about 12 years later
- Mississippi became the latest U.S. addition in 2020
So while this might feel like a huge leap, it’s really the next step in a long trend.
✨ The Big Takeaway
Powerball is going global—but your game stays the same.
You’ll still buy your ticket, pick your numbers, and chase that life-changing jackpot… just now with a slightly bigger stage.
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