National Lottery DOUBLES scratchcard prize in UK from next month to highest jackpot ever

NATIONAL lottery is set to double scratchcard prize winnings in the UK from next month. Brits are in with a chance of scoring one of the highest jackpots ever as it launches a new festive card ahead of Christmas. National Lottery operator Allywyn is doubling its highest jackpot win with a festive £4million scratchcard

The Powerball jackpot Wednesday has risen to $1 billion. The last person to win the jackpot was in May. Jason Allen reports.