Last Wednesday’s Powerball did not crown a jackpot winner and the new jackpot stays untaken going into tonight’s draw, raising stakes for bettors.
Shops are offering tickets in the United Kingdom alongside the U.S., a new market the lottery launched this week, broadening its audience.
Some American players say the international push makes the game feel stacked against them anyway, which many view as unfair.
Lottery officials expect faster jackpot growth because the volume of tickets sold overnight is rising, and could boost sales further.
Live results for tonight’s numbers will appear on the official Powerball website and local lottery pages after the 11 p.m. ET draw, for interested Canadians.