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Powerball Goes Global This Week | Lafayette Louisiana News
Powerball just went global—starting Tuesday, UK players can join in for mega jackpots, thanks to a new deal with Allwyn UK. This is the first time a foreign lottery feeds into the Powerball pool, promising faster-growing jackpots and more ticket sales. Odds? Still one in 292.2 million. Tickets cost $2, but UK players only win the main jackpot (not smaller prizes) and get paid via 30-year annuity—unlike U.S. winners who can choose cash or annuity. Drawings remain on Mon, Wed, Sat, and the game’s core mechanics are unchanged. Could this international push really make those life-changing prizes…
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