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How to play US Powerball from the UK
How UK players enter the world’s biggest rolling jackpot, what it costs and how the prizes are paid.
Powerball in 30 seconds
- Pick 5 numbers from 1 to 69 and 1 Powerball from 1 to 26, or choose a Lucky Dip.
- Each line costs £4 through The National Lottery.
- Play by 11:55pm on Monday, Wednesday or Saturday.
- The draw takes place in the US at 10:59pm New York time, which is just before 4am the next morning in the UK.
- You can buy online, in the app or from participating shops.
What you can win
The National Lottery’s estimated UK prizes are below. Non-fixed prizes change with ticket sales, winners and exchange rates.
| Match | Prize | Odds |
|---|---|---|
| 5 + Powerball | Jackpot, paid over 30 years | 1 in 292,201,338 |
| 5 | £1,000,000 (fixed) | 1 in 11,688,054 |
| 4 + Powerball | £33,000 | 1 in 913,129 |
| 4 | £1,100 | 1 in 36,525 |
| 3 + Powerball | £500 | 1 in 14,494 |
| 3 | £52.10 | 1 in 580 |
| 2 + Powerball | £30.80 | 1 in 701 |
| 1 + Powerball | £15.30 | 1 in 92 |
| Powerball only | £11.90 | 1 in 38 |
| 2 | £8 (fixed) | 1 in 28 |
The National Lottery puts the overall odds of winning any prize in the UK at 1 in 14.
Why the jackpot is paid over 30 years
For UK players, a Powerball jackpot is paid over 30 years rather than as one lump sum. The National Lottery says this gives winners a bigger total prize than a one-off payment. The final amount depends on exchange rates when the money arrives from the US, and it can be subject to tax in some situations.
Questions people ask
Can you play Powerball from the UK?
Yes. The National Lottery sells Powerball online, in its app and in participating shops.
How much does Powerball cost in the UK?
£4 per line.
What time is the Powerball draw in the UK?
Just before 4am UK time on Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday mornings. Tickets must be bought by 11:55pm the night before.
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