Last Wednesday’s Powerball had no grand prize winner and the upcoming prize stays untaken going into tonight’s draw, raising stakes for bettors.
Shops are offering tickets in the United Kingdom alongside the U.S., a recently opened market the lottery opened this week, expanding its global reach.
Some American players say the international push tilts the odds toward other players anyway, which many view as unfair.
Lottery officials anticipate quicker prize escalation because overnight ticket sales are up, which may drive even higher revenue.
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.