Powerball, one of the most widely played lottery games in the United States, is set to expand internationally for the first time, allowing players in the United Kingdom to participate in drawings alongside American players.

The agreement, announced between the Multi-State Lottery Association and Allwyn UK, would bring Powerball to England, Scotland, and other parts of the U.K., pending approval from British gambling regulators.

Under the plan, players on both sides of the Atlantic will compete for the same jackpot, though payouts will be issued in local currency and structured according to each country’s rules. U.S. players will see no changes to ticket pricing, odds, or drawing schedules, which remain set at three times per week.

Lottery officials say the expansion is designed to increase participation and drive larger jackpots more quickly by expanding the player base. Powerball currently operates across 45 U.S. states, as well as Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands.

For U.K. players, the addition of Powerball introduces access to significantly larger potential winnings than existing European lotteries. By comparison, Europe’s EuroMillions typically offers smaller top prizes than Powerball’s largest jackpots, which have exceeded $2 billion in the past.

While the jackpot pool will be shared, some differences will remain between the two markets. U.S. prizes are advertised on a pretax basis and winners can choose between lump-sum payouts or annuities, while U.K. prizes are typically structured as long-term payments and presented after tax considerations.

Officials say the move reflects an effort to keep the lottery competitive and relevant as gaming markets evolve. The expansion does not affect other major U.S. lottery games, including Mega Millions, which will continue to operate independently.