The Powerball prize pool has surged to an impressive £411 million, according to lottery officials. In just a few weeks since its launch in the UK, Powerball has sparked tremendous enthusiasm as British players participate in one of its largest rollovers to date.
If a UK player secures the jackpot, it would mark the most significant lottery victory in the country, surpassing the current £195 million record claimed by an anonymous EuroMillions ticket-holder in 2022. The upcoming draw on Thursday will signify the 40th consecutive rollover draw, with the longest Powerball jackpot streak standing at 47 draws in history.
The previous record-breaking jackpot of $1.817 billion (£1.336 billion) was won on Christmas Eve last year in Arkansas, the home state of former US President Bill Clinton, creating numerous millionaires across the United States throughout 2026.
UK participants now have the opportunity to vie for the colossal top prize. Prior to the ongoing streak, the largest Powerball jackpot won this year was $250.8 million, also claimed in Arkansas back in March.
Andy Carter, Senior Winner’s Advisor at Allwyn, the operator of the National Lottery, emphasized the significance of the current £411 million jackpot, highlighting its potential to be life-changing and even generation-changing for the lucky recipient. The deadline to purchase tickets for a shot at this extraordinary prize is 11.55 pm on Wednesday, August 5.
The introduction of Powerball in the UK through a collaboration with the Multi-State Lottery Association (MUSL) has garnered widespread attention. With 48 US-based lotteries already involved in Powerball, Allwyn has tailored a version of the game specifically for UK players.
Priced at £4 per line, UK players can compete for the jackpot by matching five main numbers along with the Powerball, with the prize distributed to UK winners over 30 years. The UK version includes an additional prize tier where matching 2 main numbers guarantees a fixed £8 prize.
Additionally, matching 5 main numbers awards a fixed £1 million prize, while other prize tiers provide estimated prizes based on the drawn numbers and winners in each tier. Players select five main numbers from 1 to 69 and one Powerball number from 1 to 26 or can opt for a Lucky Dip.
In 2026, there have been five Powerball jackpot winners in the US, showcasing the game’s potential to create millionaires.
