NewsUK NewsLotteryLIVEUpdated 19 hours agoUK players can enter the US Powerball for the first time with a huge £300m jackpotUK players can now enter the US powerball drawFor the first time, players in the UK can enter the US Powerball draw, with a huge £300million jackpot up for grabs.The draw will be held at the Powerball studio in Florida, with results expected at roughly 4am UK time on Thursday.National Lottery players are now able to take part in the iconic US lottery game, which is known for creating some of the world's biggest jackpot winners.There are 10 different ways to win, with the overall odds of winning any prize one in 14.Follow our live blog below for the latest updates and results as they come in.‌View PostToday04:17 BSTDraw completed - despite some technical issuesThere appeared to be some sort of technical issue on the stream, with the draw having already started and the presenter at the end exclaiming 'it was wrong on the teleprompter'.But here are your winning numbers once again.The winning Powerball numbers on July 22, 2026Today04:04 BSTWinning numbers in fullYour winning numbers for today's draw are... 50, 58, 05, 04 22 and the powerball number of one.There is a 3x multiplier in effect.Today04:02 BSTWinning Powerball numberThe winning Powerball number is 1 and the multiplier is x3 for today.Today03:57 BSTDraw about to beginThe countdown is nearly over and it's time to find out who has won big in the Powerball draw on July 22, 2026...Today03:48 BST10 minutes until next drawGet your numbers ready - the draw is about to take place - with a jackpot of a whopping $567 Million.Good luck everyone!Today03:20 BSTWhen is the first draw?The first Powerball draw for UK players will take place at the Powerball studio in Florida at around 4am UK time on Thursday, July 23.Players in Britain will be competing for the same huge jackpot as those taking part across the US.(Image: Anadolu via Getty Images)Today03:18 BSTHow do Powerball payments work?Powerball jackpot winners receive their prize through a "stepped" annuity, meaning annual payments increase each year rather than staying the same.After the initial prize payment, the remaining jackpot fund is used to provide annual payments over the following 29 years. This is the only option.Today01:33 BSTHow much does it cost to play?It costs just £4 to enter the Powerball draw in the UK.Today00:39 BSTHow is the jackpot paid? If you are lucky enough to bag the estimated £300million jackpot unfortunately you will not receive the entire advertised sum upfront.Instead, the jackpot will begin with an initial payment and then be paid over 30 years. Annual payments will be made through an annuity over the following 29 years.The payments are "stepped", meaning the amount received increases each year rather than remaining the same throughout the payment period.The money will be paid in staggered payments(Image: UIG via Getty Images)Today00:14 BSTWhat prizes could you win? There are 10 ways to win a Powerball prize.The £1million prize for matching five main numbers and the £8 prize for matching two main numbers are fixed, but the other amounts are estimates and could vary.The prize breakdown is:Five main numbers + Powerball: Jackpot – estimated at £300million for the first draw, paid over 30 yearsFive main numbers: £1millionFour main numbers + Powerball: Estimated £33,000Four main numbers: Estimated £1,000Three main numbers + Powerball: Estimated £500Three main numbers: Estimated £52.10Two main numbers + Powerball: Estimated £30.80One main number + Powerball: Estimated £15.30Powerball only: Estimated £11.90Two main numbers: £822nd Jul23:39 BSTHow to play?For the first time, UK players can enter the US Powerball draw. But, how do you play?To play you need to choose five main numbers from one to 69, along with one Powerball number from one to 26.Players can do so themselves or opt for a Lucky Dip and have numbers randomly selected for them.22nd Jul23:38 BSTWelcome to our live coverage Welcome to our live coverage as we count down to the first Powerball draw that UK players can enter.We'll be bringing you the latest updates and winning numbers as the £300million jackpot draw gets underway‌