Explore EuroMillions, SuperEnalotto, El Gordo, and more. Every lottery below has better odds than Powerball. Learn the rules, odds, and prizes.
Current estimated jackpots from around the world — updated at build time via theLotter RSS feed.
Every lottery below has better jackpot odds than US Powerball (1 in 292 million). Learn how they work, their odds, and how they compare.
How do international lotteries compare to US Powerball and Mega Millions?
| Lottery | Jackpot Odds | Any Prize | Ticket | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🇺🇸 US Powerball | 1 in 292M | 1 in 25 | $2 | No cap |
| 🇺🇸 Mega Millions | 1 in 290M | 1 in 24 | $5 | No cap |
| 🇪🇸 La Primitiva | 1 in 13,983,816 | 1 in 10 | ~$3 | No set cap |
| 🇨🇦 Canada Lotto 6/49 | 1 in 13,983,816 | 1 in 6.6 | ~$4 | No set cap |
| 🇫🇷 France Loto | 1 in 19,068,840 | 1 in 6 | ~$5 | €35 Million (then must be won) |
| 🇪🇸 El Gordo de la Primitiva | 1 in 31,625,100 | 1 in 7 | ~$4 | No set cap |
| 🇿🇦 South Africa Powerball | 1 in 42,375,200 | 1 in 14 | ~$3 | No set cap |
| 🇦🇺 Oz Lotto | 1 in 45,379,620 | 1 in 55 | ~$4 | No set cap |
| 🇦🇺 Australia Powerball | 1 in 134,490,400 | 1 in 44 | ~$4 | No set cap |
| 🇪🇺 EuroMillions | 1 in 139,838,160 | 1 in 13 | ~$5 | €250 Million |
| 🇪🇺 EuroJackpot | 1 in 139,838,160 | 1 in 26 | ~$5 | €120 Million |
| 🇮🇹 SuperEnalotto | 1 in 622,614,630 | 1 in 20 | ~$4 | No cap — unlimited rollover |
US residents cannot currently purchase international lottery tickets online from US-based courier services. Federal regulations (including the Wire Act) restrict Americans from buying foreign lottery tickets through internet services. To play any of these lotteries, you would need to purchase tickets in person while traveling abroad.
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US residents cannot currently purchase international lottery tickets online from the United States. Federal regulations restrict Americans from buying foreign lottery tickets through internet courier services. However, Americans can buy tickets in person when traveling to the country where the lottery operates. For US-accessible options, Powerball and Mega Millions are available online through licensed courier services in select states.
Canada Lotto 6/49 has the best jackpot odds at 1 in 14 million — 21x better than US Powerball. France Loto (1 in 19M) and El Gordo (1 in 31.6M) also offer significantly better odds. See our odds comparison table above for the full breakdown.
Yes. US residents must report and pay federal income tax on all lottery winnings, including international prizes. State taxes may also apply. However, many countries (Canada, Australia, France) do not tax lottery winnings on their end — so you won't be double-taxed by the country of origin in most cases.
US federal law (including the Wire Act) restricts Americans from purchasing foreign lottery tickets through internet or mail services. Buying a ticket in person while traveling abroad is legal, as is playing US lotteries (Powerball, Mega Millions) through licensed domestic courier services. International courier services like theLotter do not offer their global lottery products to US-based customers.