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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
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Josie Clark

Powerball UK: What you need to know about playing the world’s biggest jackpot game

Powerball United Kingdom
  • British lottery players will soon be able to participate in the US Powerball game, marking its first operation outside the United States.
  • Allwyn, the National Lottery operator, will make tickets available from 21 July, with the first draw for UK players on 23 July, priced at £4 per line.
  • Players will compete for a shared jackpot that can exceed £1 billion, paid out over three decades, with prizes starting at £12 million and having the potential to reach billions.
  • Unique UK prize tiers include a fixed £8 for matching two main numbers and a guaranteed £1 million for matching five main numbers.
  • This expansion follows recent overhauls to the National Lottery's Lotto game and a significant £450 million technology upgrade.

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World’s biggest lottery game set to launch in UK this month – with £1bn jackpots

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