The Powerball lottery is officially expanding into new territory this week, marking the first time in history that a winner of the gigantic jackpot could be from outside the United States.
Powerball announced earlier this month that it will welcome non-U.S. contributions to its jackpot — something it has never done before — and has partnered with Allwyn U.K., the national lottery operator in the United Kingdom.
Tickets for Wednesday’s draw are being sold both in the United States and the United Kingdom, meaning a winner of the Powerball jackpot could be from abroad for the first time ever.
Powerball described this expansion as “more excitement and even greater impact.” The game maintains its standard odds: overall chances of winning a prize are one in 24.9, while jackpot odds remain at one in 292.2 million.
The Multi-State Lottery Association (MUSL) confirmed that the expansion will not alter the $2 ticket price or the jackpot odds. MUSL is partnering with Allwyn U.K., the national lottery operators in its jurisdiction.
