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UK Powerball Launch Promises 345 Millionaires, £1 Billion Jackpot

4/14/2026

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The National Lottery will launch a UK-specific Powerball game on June 10.
The new game aims to double annual millionaires from 140 to about 345.
Players will pay £4 per line for a jackpot exceeding £1 billion, payable over 30 years.
Allwyn CEO Andria Vidler stated the changes would boost funding for good causes, targeting a rise in weekly returns from £30 million to £60 million by 2034.

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The National Lottery will launch a UK-specific Powerball game on June 10.
The new game aims to double annual millionaires from 140 to about 345.
Players will pay £4 per line for a jackpot exceeding £1 billion, payable over 30 years.
Allwyn CEO Andria Vidler stated the changes would boost funding for good causes, targeting a rise in weekly returns from £30 million to £60 million by 2034.