Allwyn, the operator of the National Lottery, has confirmed that the UK version of Powerball will launch this month, with tickets available from July 21, subject to final regulatory approval. The game, which is the world's largest jackpot draw, will allow UK players to compete with their US counterparts for a shared jackpot currently estimated at 416 million US dollars (£311 million).
Game Details and Pricing
UK players will pay £4 per line for a chance to win the shared jackpot, which can exceed £1 billion and will be paid out over 30 years. The opening draw is scheduled for July 23, and if the jackpot continues to roll until then, UK players could win it immediately. Powerball jackpots start at £12 million and have no cap, potentially reaching hundreds of millions or even billions.
The UK version includes an exclusive prize tier: matching two main numbers wins a fixed £8 prize, available only to UK players. The “match five main numbers” tier offers a fixed £1 million, while other prize tiers vary based on the balls drawn and number of winners.
Statements from Allwyn
Andria Vidler, chief executive of Allwyn, said: “We’re excited to give National Lottery players the chance to dream bigger while supporting thousands of good cause projects across the UK every week. Powerball jackpots can soar into the billions, offering breath-taking sums with the potential to transform lives and communities.” She added that a major launch campaign is planned, encouraging players to participate when tickets go on sale.
Recent Changes to National Lottery Games
The Powerball launch follows the biggest overhaul of the Lotto game since 1994, implemented from June 7. The change gives players two chances to win for every £2 ticket and is expected to more than double the number of Lotto millionaires, from around 140 to about 345 per year. Additionally, a £450 million technology upgrade was recently completed, migrating 18 million player records and over three billion historical transactions to new platforms, and transforming retail partner technology.
Financial Impact and Good Causes
Allwyn's latest figures show total National Lottery sales reached £8.1 billion in 2025, a 3.5% increase from the previous year. More than £1.7 billion was generated for good causes, funding health, education, arts, sports, heritage, and charitable projects, while £967 million was raised in taxes.
