Global lottery operator and Camelot successor
Allwyn is launching Powerball in the UK with a shared jackpot that can exceed £1 billion, paid over three decades. Tickets go on sale 21 July; the first UK draw is 23 July. A £8 fixed prize for matching two main numbers and a £1 million fixed prize for matching five main numbers are introduced, alongside a £12 million start and dynamic, multi-country payouts. The technology overhaul and regulatory clearance are ongoing. The Guardian reports a public consultation on the lottery’s future.
UK players can now buy into National Lottery Powerball from Tuesday, paying £4 per line to compete for uncapped jackpots that start at £12 million. Draws run three times weekly, with potential to reach billions as US Powerball expands to include UK participants. UK prizes include fixed tiers and a 30-year payout, contrasting with US cash options.