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Powerball UK Launch: World’s Biggest Jackpot Game Arrives This Week

Powerball, the world's largest jackpot game, launches in the UK this week. Tickets available from Tuesday, first draw on Thursday.

Editorial Desk

July 20, 2026 One Min Read

POLICY WIRE — London, UK — The Powerball lottery, renowned as the world’s largest jackpot game, is set to launch in the UK this week. Operator Allwyn announced that tickets will be available for purchase starting Tuesday, with the inaugural draw scheduled for Thursday.

Players can buy tickets at £4 per line. The introduction of Powerball in the UK is expected to attract significant interest, given the game’s reputation for massive jackpots.

Allwyn, the operator behind the launch, hasn’t disclosed further details about the game’s structure or potential jackpot sizes for the UK market. However, the anticipation among lottery enthusiasts is palpable.

Reporting by Policy-Wire (PW)

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