A lucky player in the UK has scooped a massive $1.1m (?840,000) prize after betting on the US Powerball game in World Lottery Club, the online secondary lottery service run by Annexio in the Isle of Man.

The man, aged 30, who has not been named, lives in the Bolton area and would have been in line to pick up an incredible $332m if he had matched one more winning number.

This enormous jackpot rolled over with a potential $478m (?332m) prize up for grabs at the Powerball draw last Saturday.

Annexio’s World Lottery Club allows players to bet online on the outcomes of some of the world’s biggest lotteries, including those outside their own country of residence, with winnings matching the official prize tiers available in those lotteries.

Launched in 2015, the site has quickly become a favourite with lottery players. As well as the US Powerball, World Club Lottery players can bet on the outcomes of MegaMillions, EuroMillions and other national lotteries such as the Australian, Swedish and Polish Lotteries.

Annexio’s Managing Director Jennifer Houghton said: “It is fabulous news that someone so close to home has picked up such a large prize. World Lottery Club has been creating quite a stir since its launch last year and we are looking forward to meeting the winner to congratulate him personally as he has elected to collect his prize from us in the Isle of Man next week.

“The range of lotteries we have available through World Lottery Club is always expanding, so there is plenty of choice for our clients to play on something very familiar or a bit different. Clients can also choose individual play by line or to participate on a syndicate basis.

“Most importantly, of course, our players have the reassurance of knowing that Annexio is licensed both in the Isle of Man and UK, both leading jurisdictions for the licensing of responsible gaming business.”

Photo - Jennifer Houghton, Managing Director.