National Lottery Powerball – how to play and draw date as jackpot hits £444M
The Powerball jackpot can continue to roll over until the prize pot reached £1bn or more(Image: TOMMY REYNOLDS PHOTOGRAPHY)
Tickets must be purchased the night before a draw to be in with a chance of winning
An incredible jackpot of £444M could be won by one player as the National Lottery Powerball draw continues to roll over.
National Lottery operator Allwyn recently launched Powerball in the UK, giving players over here the opportunity to go up against their US counterparts to win an “unlimited” jackpot.
Priced at £4 per line, UK players can enter the Powerball for a chance to win the shared jackpot by matching five main numbers plus the Powerball, with the jackpot paid to UK winners over 30 years.
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In a Powerball draw, which takes place every Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday, players choose five main numbers from 1 to 69 and one Powerball number from 1 to 26, or can opt for a Lucky Dip.
Tickets can be purchased online on the National Lottery website or from participating stores across the UK, but tickets must be purchased by 11:55pm the night before a draw to be able to enter.
Andy Carter, Senior Winner’s Advisor at Allwyn said: “The UK is only weeks into its Powerball journey and already players have the chance to play for an estimated £444 million.
“Not only is this one of the biggest jackpots in Powerball history, but for those followers of numerology and special numbers the jackpot is an ‘angel number’ which has been associated with positivity, encouragement and good fortune. Players have 444 million reasons to dream ahead of Sunday’s draw.
“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. Get your tickets by 11.55pm on Saturday 8 August to be in with a chance of winning this unbelievable prize.”
How to play Powerball
Powerball draws take place every Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday. Players must choose five main numbers from 1 to 69 and one Powerball number from 1 to 26, or can opt for a Lucky Dip.
Tickets must be purchased by 11:55pm the day before a draw. The draw takes place in the early hours of the morning at around 4am.
How much does it cost to play Powerball
To enter the Powerball draw, it costs £4 per line. This is higher than other National Lottery games such as EuroMillions at £2.50 per line and Lotto at £2 per line.
Deadline for entering Powerball
To enter any of the draws – on Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday – players must have purchased a ticket by 11:55pm the night prior. Then, the draw will take place at around 4am in the morning.
What time is the draw
Every Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday, a Powerball will take place at around 4am UK time. Tickets must be purchased by 11:55pm the night prior to be in with a chance of winning.
How much is the jackpot?
Rolling over for the 41st consecutive draw, Sunday’s draw has an immense jackpot of £444M.
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