The Powerball jackpot has soared to a whopping £411 million after rolling over for a 40th consecutive draw. The extraordinary sum of money is now up for grabs in Thursday morning's draw, just weeks after the American lottery officially launched in the UK.
Record-Breaking Rollover
The current rollover is one of the longest in Powerball history, with the record standing at 47 consecutive draws. During that record-breaking run, one winner ended up taking home £1.3 billion ($1.817bn) in the US on Christmas Eve last year.
If a British player were to win the jackpot, it would smash the current UK lottery record, which is when an anonymous EuroMillions winner banked £195 million in 2022.
Millionaires Created in 2026
Despite there not being a billion-dollar winner for seven months, the Powerball lottery has continued to create millionaires across America. In 2026 alone, five jackpots have already been won, with prizes ranging from $20 million to $250.8 million.
Andy Carter, who is the senior winners' adviser at Allwyn, the operator of The National Lottery, said: 'The UK is only weeks into its Powerball journey and already players have the chance to play for an estimated £411 million.'
'This is one of the biggest jackpots in Powerball history. This kind of win isn't just life-changing, it's potentially generation-changing. It could help a winner support their family for decades, fulfil lifelong ambitions, champion causes they care about and leave a lasting mark on their community.'
UK Launch Success
Since Powerball launched in the UK on July 23, nearly half a million prizes have been won. With prizes ranging from £8 to more than £70,000, 491,662 winning tickets have been paid out so far, according to Allwyn.
In the UK, Powerball tickets cost £4 per line, and players can select five numbers from 1 to 69 and one Powerball number from 1 to 26, with draws taking place three times a week from Florida. The jackpot is paid to UK winners over 30 years rather than as a single lump sum.
