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 have begun selling tickets in the United Kingdom alongside the U.S., a new market the lottery added this week, expanding its global reach.
Some American players argue 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, potentially attracting new players.
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.