Last Wednesday’s Powerball had no grand prize winner and the new jackpot stays untaken going into tonight’s draw, increasing anticipation.
Shops now sell tickets in the United Kingdom alongside the U.S., a fresh market the lottery opened this week, expanding its global reach.
Some American players say the international push tilts the odds toward other players anyway, a sentiment shared by many.
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.