# The £318million question: If the National Lottery's Powerball jackpot is won by a Briton

> A £318million Powerball jackpot win by a Briton would be the biggest prize ever in UK history, what would you spend it on?
- Title: The £318million question: If the National Lottery's Powerball…
- Summary: A £318million Powerball jackpot win by a Briton would be the biggest prize ever in UK history, what would you spend it on? A UK Powerball winner could claim…
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- Published: 2026-10-19T10:54:31+00:00
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## Powerball jackpot reaches £318m
The National Lottery's Powerball jackpot has reached a staggering £318million, meaning a Briton winner would claim the biggest prize ever in UK history.
## Powerball rules for UK players
UK players pay £4 per line to choose five numbers from 1 to 69 and one Powerball number from 1 to 26, with the jackpot paid over 30 years.
## Jackpot comparison
The biggest Powerball prize ever won was $2.04billion in California in November 2022, but the UK figure is £318million.
## Jackpot draw schedule
Draws take place around 4am UK time on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sundays from the Powerball studio in Florida.
## Jackpot sharing
The jackpot is shared between winning players in the US and UK, though the advertised UK figure is calculated as the estimated amount paid to most UK winners over 30 years after UK taxes.
## Research on spending
Research by the National Lottery found 97% of people would share their winnings with others, while 60% would offer their partner a share.
## Generosity to family
47% of surveyed people said they would offer their parents a chunk of the winnings, while 10% would extend generosity beyond family and friends.
## Andy Carter's view
Andy Carter, Senior Winners' Advisor at Allwyn, said people often daydream about how a life-changing sum could transform their lives.
## Generosity in dreams
Carter noted that while people may admit to harmless playfulness when imagining life as a millionaire, generosity remains a huge part of the dream.
## How people would spend
Most people said they'd share their winnings with family, friends and the people who matter most to them.
## Key takeaway

A UK Powerball winner could claim £318million, the largest jackpot ever in British history.