World's biggest lottery launches in UK with £1 billion jackpot

The world’s biggest rolling jackpot lottery, Powerball, launches in the UK this week. Tickets start at £12m jackpots, rolling beyond £1bn if no winner claims the prize.

Staff Report

July 21, 2026

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World's biggest lottery launches in UK with £1 billion jackpot

LONDON: The world's biggest rolling jackpot lottery is set to launch in the United Kingdom this week, giving British players the chance to compete for prizes that can exceed £1 billion.

The UK version of Powerball marks the first time the popular American lottery has expanded beyond the United States. Tickets will be available to UK players, allowing them to participate in draws offering substantially larger jackpots than those typically seen in domestic lotteries.

The game will feature jackpots starting at £12 million, with prize pools capable of rolling over until they exceed £1 billion if no winner is declared. Winners in the UK will receive their jackpot through annual payments over a 30-year period.

The launch is expected to attract significant interest from players across the UK, with organisers describing it as one of the biggest developments in the country's lottery market.

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