National Lottery's Powerball jackpot surges to £500million setting new record

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National Lottery's Powerball jackpot surges to £500million setting new record.

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National Lottery's Powerball jackpot has surged to £500million which is the largest lottery prize ever on offer in Britain.

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With just hours remaining before tonight's 11.55pm ticket deadline, the National Lottery's Powerball jackpot stands at an estimated £503million.The staggering sum, available in Thursday morning's draw, would place a winner within touching distance of Sir David Beckham's reported £520million wealth.A successful ticket-holder could easily afford a lifestyle to match the Beckhams.

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TRENDING Stories Videos Your Say The prize would also leave ample room for generous gifts to loved ones and significant charitable donations.The previous UK record, £195million, claimed anonymously through EuroMillions in 2022, would be dwarfed nearly three times over.Powerball only arrived in Britain on July 23, meaning the game has been available for barely three weeks.Thursday's draw will represent the 43rd consecutive occasion on which the top prize has rolled over without a...

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