Last Wednesday’s Powerball did not crown a jackpot 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 new market the lottery added this week, broadening its audience.
Some American players say the international push creates a disadvantage for locals anyway, a point of contention.
Lottery officials project accelerated jackpot increase 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.