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Can You Play US Powerball in the UK?
Yes — officially, for the first time. From later this summer 2026, UK players can play Powerball through the National Lottery, in the same shared draws as American players. It’s the first time in the game’s history, going back to 1992, that Powerball has been available outside the United States.
What’s changed
Until now there was no official way to play Powerball from the UK — you couldn’t buy a genuine ticket without being in America. Some third-party services have offered bets on the outcome of the draw, but that’s betting on the result, not holding a ticket in the game. Allwyn’s partnership with the Multi-State Lottery Association changes that: UK players get a real, tailored version of the game.
Same draw, UK version
UK players pick the same numbers as America — five from 1 to 69 plus a Powerball from 1 to 26 — and enter the same three-weekly draws held in Florida, chasing the same shared, uncapped jackpot that starts at £12 million. The UK version costs £4 a line and adds its own exclusive tier: £8 for matching two main numbers, a prize the US game doesn’t have.
The differences to know about
Draws land at around 4am UK time on Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday, so results are a morning check rather than an evening event, and ticket sales close at 11:55pm the night before. UK jackpot winners are paid over 30 years, and over 30% of every UK ticket goes to UK good causes rather than American ones.
When you can play
Tickets go on sale later this summer — the exact date hasn’t been announced yet and the launch remains subject to final regulatory approval. Once live, Powerball sits alongside Lotto and EuroMillions as a permanent part of the National Lottery line-up.
Frequently asked questions
Can you play Powerball from the UK?
Yes — from later this summer 2026, officially through the National Lottery, for the first time ever.
Is UK Powerball the same game as US Powerball?
Same numbers, same draws, same shared jackpot — with UK-specific pricing, a £8 Match 2 tier and payouts to UK good causes.
Could you play Powerball from the UK before?
Not officially — third-party sites offered bets on the results, which is different from holding a ticket in the game itself.
Do UK players win the same jackpot as US players?
Yes — it’s one shared, uncapped jackpot across both countries, paid to UK winners over 30 years.
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