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Powerball expands into the UK

July 6, 2026 Posted by NC Lottery at 9:57 AM
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The excitement of Powerball will now be felt across the pond as players in the United Kingdom join the fun.

More than 31 million UK players will join players across the United States as they play for life-changing Powerball jackpots. Ticket sales start in the UK on July 21 and the first drawing with UK players takes place July 22. The addition of more players in the game brings more opportunities for larger and faster-growing jackpots.

While this news is exciting, not a lot will change for Powerball players in North Carolina:

  • The odds to win a prize remain the same for all Powerball players
  • The price of a Powerball ticket will remain the same
  • Powerball drawings will continue to take place every Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday

The UK expansion builds on Powerball’s history of innovation that continue to make it a favorite among North Carolina players looking for life-changing prizes and producing millions of dollars for education in our state.


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7/07/2026 07:27 - Susan M.

well that will be another game I will stop playing just as I stopped playing millionaire for fife

7/07/2026 02:25 - Daniel R.

This is not great news for the USA. Just more money for the lottery overlords while diluting our odds.

7/06/2026 11:11 - Fabio R.

Great news, I guess. The jackpot will grow faster however, they (UK) do not pay taxes on lottery winnings. So, they get all the cash prize, while we in the US pay federal taxes 37% percent and, in some States, we have to pay State taxes. In other words, who is subsidizing who and who really benefits the most? If the rules of the game are not the same for everyone then the game is an unfair game.

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