Last Wednesday’s Powerball failed to produce a winner and the next jackpot stays still open going into tonight’s draw, adding pressure for players.
Shops are offering tickets in the United Kingdom alongside the U.S., a new market the lottery added this week, broadening its audience.
Some American players claim the international push makes the game feel stacked against them anyway, a sentiment shared by many.
Lottery officials expect faster jackpot growth because more tickets are being sold overnight, and could boost sales further.
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.