National Lottery announces two new games with £1 BILLION mega ...
An American game is coming to the UK for the first time
www.gbnews.comHere’s the latest on the National Lottery’s £1 billion jackpot developments.
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What’s new: Allwyn (the operator) announced a major shake-up that could lead to a UK-running Powerball-style game with a headline jackpot starting from about £12 million and potentially rising to £1 billion or more. Draws are planned to be held multiple times per week, and the format is designed to give players two chances to win per draw. This marks the UK’s first introduction of a Powerball-style international jackpot format. Sources reporting this include coverage from April 2026 in multiple outlets, noting the UK-wide rollout and the two-chance structure.[1][3][7]
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Launch timeline: The new mega-jackpot game was positioned to launch in the summer of 2026, with the first full draws and format details broadcast around mid-June 2026 in several reports. UK players would participate for a share of the global-level prize, with winnings distributed over 30 years for UK winners.[3][7]
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Prizes and structure: In this format, a £1 billion top prize is possible if the jackpot rolls over across draws. In addition to the top prize, there are substantial secondary prizes for other match combinations, and the game expands overall engagement by offering two chances to win in each draw. The cost per line and the precise number ranges were described variably across outlets, but the core idea is a Powerball-style format linked to the UK National Lottery.[7][1][3]
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Public reaction and coverage: The news has dominated UK financial and gaming outlets, with mixed reactions about the complexity and excitement of the new format, plus practical questions about how winnings are paid (lump sum vs. annuity) and how UK taxes and regulation apply. Expect ongoing updates as verification of exact draw dates, pricing, and rules are published by Allwyn and the National Lottery.[4][3][7]
If you’d like, I can pull the most current official page from Allwyn/National Lottery and summarize the exact rules, ticket price, and draw schedule as soon as it’s available, and I can also add a simple timeline of key dates. Would you prefer a concise summary or a side-by-side table of the main differences from existing Lotto draws?
Note: For immediate verifiable details, please check the latest official announcements from Allwyn/The National Lottery, as media coverage varies and some outlets provide speculative or evolving information.[3][4]