Last Wednesday’s Powerball failed to produce a winner and the new jackpot stays still open going into tonight’s draw, raising stakes for bettors.
Shops are offering tickets in the United Kingdom alongside the U.S., a fresh market the lottery opened this week, broadening its audience.
Some American players argue the international push tilts the odds toward other players anyway, a point of contention.
Lottery officials expect faster jackpot growth because more tickets are being sold overnight, which may drive even higher revenue.
Live results for tonight’s numbers will be posted on the official Powerball website and local lottery pages after the 11 p.m. ET draw, for interested Canadians.