The UK National Lottery is set to introduce Powerball, described by operators as the world’s biggest rolling jackpot game, with a potential top prize of up to £1 billion. Multiple outlets report that the first draw is scheduled for Thursday, with early estimates indicating that the opening jackpot could reach £311 million. Allwyn, the lottery operator, says players will be able to purchase tickets from Tuesday ahead of that first draw.
Reporting also states that ticket pricing will be £4 per line. The game is presented as a new addition to the UK’s lottery offerings, designed to deliver larger, potentially growing jackpots across draws. While the outlets focus on the headline jackpot figure and the start date, they consistently emphasize the timeline—ticket sales begin Tuesday and the first draw takes place Thursday—and the possibility of very large prizes depending on how jackpots roll over.
Overall, the sources agree on the launch timing, the operator’s announcements, the initial jackpot estimate, and the per-line cost for players.
