Powerball Expands to UK in Bid for Bigger Jackpots

The iconic U.S. lottery game will now include players from England, Scotland, and other parts of the United Kingdom.

Apr. 14, 2026 at 9:21pm by

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Powerball, the popular lottery game that has created millionaires in the United States, is expanding internationally this summer to include players in the United Kingdom. An agreement was announced between the Multi-State Lottery Association, which runs Powerball, and Allwyn UK, the operator of the U.K.'s National Lottery. The deal still requires approval from a U.K. gambling commission, but it would mark the first time a lottery outside the U.S. contributes to the Powerball jackpot.

Why it matters

The move is aimed at building larger Powerball jackpots that can draw more players on both sides of the Atlantic. While the same jackpot amount will be available to players in the U.S. and U.K., the expansion is expected to grow the prize pool more quickly by tapping into a larger player base. This could make the game more enticing for players seeking life-changing winnings.

The details

For U.S. players, the game will remain the same, with a $2 ticket price and the same 1-in-292.2 million odds of winning the jackpot. But with U.K. players joining, the larger pool of participants will allow the jackpot to climb faster. The largest Powerball payout was over $2 billion in 2022, while the biggest EuroMillions prize for a U.K. player was £195 million ($265 million) in 2022. Jackpot payouts in the U.K. will be spread over 30 years, unlike the U.S. where winners can choose a lump-sum cash option.

  • The Powerball expansion to the U.K. is expected to launch this summer.
  • The agreement between the Multi-State Lottery Association and Allwyn UK still requires approval from a U.K. gambling commission.

The players

Multi-State Lottery Association

The organization that runs the Powerball lottery game in the United States.

Allwyn UK

The company that operates the U.K.'s National Lottery and will now also offer Powerball in the U.K.

Matt Strawn

The head of Powerball and chief executive of the Iowa Lottery.

Andria Vidler

The chief executive of Allwyn UK.

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What they’re saying

“We're constantly looking for ways to make sure that we're keeping Powerball culturally and commercially relevant. And this really is the next natural progression in doing just that.”

— Matt Strawn, Head of Powerball and Chief Executive of the Iowa Lottery

“Our ambition is to bring more games, more innovation and more excitement to The UK National Lottery — and it doesn't get more exciting than Powerball, with its transformative jackpots and life-changing contribution to good causes.”

— Andria Vidler, Chief Executive of Allwyn UK

What’s next

The agreement between the Multi-State Lottery Association and Allwyn UK still needs to be approved by a U.K. gambling commission before the Powerball expansion can move forward.

The takeaway

The Powerball expansion to the U.K. is a strategic move to build larger jackpots and attract more players on both sides of the Atlantic, offering the chance at life-changing winnings. This international collaboration could set a new standard for lottery games seeking to maximize excitement and participation.