American lottery game overseen by MUSL; largest jackpots in U.S. history
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.