Powerball
Coverage of Powerball in the Nexus archive.
- Powerball ticket sales launch in UK, first drawing held
Powerball, a U.S. multi-state lottery, launched ticket sales in the U.K. for the first time, with the first drawing held there. No winners matched all numbers in the initial draw, and the jackpot now stands at $600 million for the annuity option or $266.4 million for the lump sum. UK players must take the annuity over 30 years if they win the jackpot.
- Third prize-winning Powerball ticket sold in Troy
A third prize-winning Powerball ticket from Wednesday's drawing was sold in Troy, as announced by the New York Lottery. The lottery confirmed the sale of the ticket in the city of Troy.
- Powerball players outraged over lottery’s historic expansion abroad: ‘Rigged anyway’
Powerball players in the US are outraged over the lottery's expansion to the UK, with some claiming it is 'rigged anyway' and vowing to stop playing. The expansion has sparked anger among Americans who feel the game is no longer fair.
- $1M winning Powerball ticket bought in Cañon City
A $1 million Powerball ticket was sold at Smoker Friendly in Cañon City on July 10, according to the Colorado Lottery. The jackpot has grown to $567 million.
- $1 million winning Powerball ticket bought in Cañon City
A $1 million Powerball ticket was sold at Smoker Friendly in Cañon City, Colorado on July 10. The player matched five of the six winning numbers, with the jackpot reaching $567 million.
- Powerball, Mega Millions jackpots both climb to over $500M
Powerball and Mega Millions jackpots have both increased to over $500 million, offering two opportunities to win a large jackpot. The article highlights the availability of two separate lotteries with prizes exceeding this amount.
- Powerball expands to UK, but the jackpot is slightly different
Powerball has expanded to the UK, allowing a new group of players to participate. However, participants in the UK will receive slightly smaller payouts compared to the standard jackpot structure.
- Powerball expands to UK, but the jackpot is slightly different
Powerball has expanded to the UK, allowing a new pool of players to participate. However, the jackpot payout for UK players is partially smaller compared to previous versions.
- UK players joining Powerball could drive US jackpots even higher
Powerball ticket sales in the UK will begin Tuesday, allowing U.K. players to participate in the same U.S. lottery with identical odds of 1 in 292.2 million. The expansion, facilitated by an agreement between the Multi-State Lottery Association and Allwyn UK, is expected to accelerate jackpot growth by increasing the player base. U.K. tickets will contribute only to the Powerball jackpot, with different lower-tier prize structures and payment terms compared to the U.S.
- Powerball ticket sales begin Tuesday in the United Kingdom
Powerball ticket sales in the United Kingdom will start Tuesday, enabling UK players to compete for the same jackpot as U.S. participants. The odds of winning remain the same for both countries.
- Powerball ticket sales begin Tuesday in the United Kingdom
Powerball ticket sales in the United Kingdom will begin Tuesday, allowing UK players to compete for the same jackpot as U.S. players, with identical odds of winning.
- Powerball ticket sales begin Tuesday in the United Kingdom
Powerball ticket sales in the United Kingdom will start on Tuesday, allowing players to compete for the same jackpot as U.S. participants with identical odds. The move expands the lottery's reach across the Atlantic.
- Powerball ticket sales begin Tuesday in the United Kingdom
Powerball ticket sales in the United Kingdom will begin Tuesday, allowing UK players to compete for the same jackpot as U.S. players. The odds of winning remain the same for both countries.
- National Lottery's largest ever jackpot game Powerball launches in Britain TODAY with nearly half a BILLION pounds up for grabs
The National Lottery's Powerball game, its largest ever jackpot game, launches in Britain today with a prize of nearly half a billion pounds.
- Powerball ticket sales begin Tuesday in the United Kingdom
Powerball ticket sales in the United Kingdom will begin on Tuesday, allowing players to compete for the same jackpot as U.S. participants. The odds of winning remain the same for both UK and US players.
- Powerball ticket sales begin Tuesday in the United Kingdom
Powerball ticket sales in the United Kingdom will begin Tuesday, allowing UK players to compete for the same jackpot as U.S. players. The expansion aims to give players across the Atlantic access to the same lottery.
- Powerball ticket sales begin Tuesday in the United Kingdom
Powerball ticket sales in the United Kingdom will begin on Tuesday, allowing UK players to compete for the same jackpot as U.S. participants. The article notes this expansion as a new opportunity for cross-Atlantic players.
- Powerball ticket sales begin Tuesday in the United Kingdom
Powerball ticket sales in the United Kingdom will begin Tuesday, allowing UK players to compete for the same jackpots as U.S. players. The move expands Powerball's availability to a new market.
- Powerball ticket sales begin Tuesday in the United Kingdom
Powerball ticket sales in the United Kingdom began Tuesday, allowing UK players to participate in the same jackpot as U.S. players through an agreement between the Multi-State Lottery Association and Allwyn UK. The first UK Powerball drawing will occur Wednesday, with jackpots expected to grow larger due to expanded participation, though odds of winning remain 1 in 292.2 million for both countries.
- Powerball ticket sales begin Tuesday in the United Kingdom
Powerball ticket sales in the United Kingdom began Tuesday, allowing U.K. players to participate in the same jackpots as U.S. players through an agreement between the Multi-State Lottery Association and Allwyn UK. This marks the first time a non-U.S. lottery contributes to Powerball, offering larger jackpots than typical European lotteries, though U.K. players face identical 1 in 292.2 million odds and different prize structures for non-jackpot wins.
- Brits prepare for launch of Powerball: World's biggest jackpot game arrives in UK tomorrow with £300million prize - so how do you play?
Powerball, the world's biggest jackpot game, is set to launch in the UK tomorrow with a £300million prize. The article explains how the game will work for British players.
- Winning Powerball ticket sold in Dutchess County
A Powerball ticket that won third prize in Saturday's drawing was sold in Lagrangeville, Dutchess County, according to the New York Lottery.
- Mega Millions jackpot surpasses $700 million
The Mega Millions jackpot has reached $707 million, making it the tenth-largest prize in its history. The largest Mega Millions jackpot was a $1.602 billion prize won in Florida in August 2023, while the current jackpot is the largest of 2026 so far. The next Mega Millions drawing is scheduled for Tuesday at 11 p.m. ET.
- Mega Millions jackpot surpasses $700 million
The Mega Millions jackpot has reached $707 million, making it the tenth-largest prize in its history. The largest Mega Millions jackpot was $1.602 billion in August 2023 (Florida), while the current Powerball jackpot is $526 million. The next Mega Millions drawing is scheduled for Tuesday.
- Mega Millions jackpot surpasses $700 million
The Mega Millions jackpot has reached $707 million after no winning ticket was drawn on Friday, making it the tenth-largest prize in the lottery's history. The previous record was a $1.602 billion jackpot won in Florida in August 2023, while the current Powerball jackpot is estimated at $526 million.
- Mega Millions jackpot continues to grow - making it the 10th largest in promotion’s history
The Mega Millions jackpot has grown to $672 million, becoming the 10th largest in its history after no winner was drawn on Tuesday. The prize surpassed a previous record of $656 million, with the largest Mega Millions jackpot ever being $1.602 billion in August 2023. The current jackpot is the largest of 2026 so far, following a $536 million prize in March 2026.
- Mega Millions jackpot continues to grow - making it the 10th largest in promotion’s history
The Mega Millions jackpot has grown to $672 million, making it the 10th largest in its history after no winner was drawn on Tuesday. The jackpot surpassed the previous 10th-largest prize of $656 million, with the largest ever being a $1.602 billion prize won in Florida in August 2023. The next Mega Millions drawing is scheduled for Friday at 11 p.m. ET.
- Mega Millions jackpot continues to grow - making it the 10th largest in promotion’s history
The Mega Millions jackpot has grown to $672 million, becoming the 10th largest in its history after no winning ticket was drawn. It surpasses the previous 10th-largest jackpot of $656 million and is now the largest 2026 jackpot to date, with the next drawing scheduled for Friday.
- Powerball ticket worth $50,000 sold in Knoxville. Check your numbers!
A Powerball ticket worth $50,000 was sold in Knoxville, making someone in East Tennessee $50,000 richer after the recent drawing.
- $1.14B in Mega Millions, Powerball jackpots up for grabs: Can you increase your odds of winning both?
Two major lottery jackpots, Mega Millions and Powerball, are offering a combined $1.14B in prizes, making them the largest of the year. The article highlights the opportunity to increase odds of winning both.
- $1.14B in Mega Millions, Powerball jackpots up for grabs: Can you increase your odds of winning both?
Mega Millions and Powerball jackpots totaling $1.14 billion are available, raising the question of whether players can improve their chances of winning both.
- Claim your winning $1M lottery ticket before its too late
An unclaimed $1 million Powerball ticket sold in Manhattan will expire next month, as announced by the New York Lottery. The winning ticket was purchased at Diamond News, Inc. on 631 2nd Avenue.
- Powerball expands to UK; what it means for American players
Powerball is expanding to the UK starting this month, allowing UK National Lottery players to participate in the same game with unchanged $2 price and jackpot odds. The expansion partners Allwyn UK with the Multi-State Lottery Association, adding 49 UK lotteries to the jackpot pool while local benefits remain in the UK. The first UK-eligible drawing is scheduled for July 22.
- New York Lottery Live: Powerball & Mega Millions Results & Winning Numbers
The New York State Lottery offers live Powerball and Mega Millions drawings at specified times, including 2:30 p.m. and 10:30 p.m. daily, with Powerball on Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday at 10:59 p.m., and Mega Millions on Tuesday and Thursday at 11:00 p.m.
- How Powerball may change as lottery game expands to the UK
Powerball is expanding to the UK, with gameplay rules remaining unchanged. Officials anticipate improvements in jackpot amounts due to the expansion.
- How Powerball may change as lottery game expands to the UK
Powerball is expanding to the UK while maintaining its current gameplay rules. Officials anticipate that larger jackpots will result from this expansion.
- My 11-year-old son convinced me to buy a Lotto ticket after a rough month. We used our winnings for a family treat.
An 11-year-old son convinced his mother to buy a Powerball Lotto ticket after a month of family misfortunes. The ticket, containing all their family numbers, won enough money for a family treat, such as ice cream.
- Clarksville Publix ticket wins $2M Powerball prize this weekend
A Clarksville Publix ticket won a $2 million Powerball prize this weekend, making two Tennessee Lottery players significantly wealthier.
- $100,000 Powerball ticket sold in Ascension Parish remains unclaimed
A $100,000 Powerball ticket sold in Ascension Parish remains unclaimed. The article notes the ticket's location and the deadline for claiming the prize.
- ‘Having visions’: Man buys winning Powerball ticket from Charlotte QT
Erik Cargile of Charlotte won $100,000 in the Powerball lottery by purchasing a Quick Pick ticket with a Power Play multiplier from a Quik Trip location. After taxes, he received $72,011 and plans to use the funds to buy a house.