- The National Lottery is launching the world's biggest jackpot game, Powerball, in the UK this week.
- British players can purchase tickets from Tuesday for £4 per line, with the first draw scheduled for Thursday.
- Jackpots start at £12 million and can potentially reach billions, with an estimated £311 million available in the opening draw if it continues to roll.
- This marks Powerball's first operation outside the US, offering UK players exclusive prize tiers, including a fixed £8 for matching two main numbers.
- The launch follows recent significant changes to the Lotto game and a major tech upgrade, with National Lottery sales reaching £8.1 billion in 2025, generating £1.7 billion for good causes.
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