Last Wednesday’s Powerball failed to produce a winner and the upcoming prize stays unclaimed going into tonight’s draw, adding pressure for players.
Shops are offering tickets in the United Kingdom alongside the U.S., a fresh market the lottery opened this week, extending its footprint.
Some American players claim the international push makes the game feel stacked against them anyway, which many view as unfair.
Lottery officials project accelerated jackpot increase because more tickets are being sold overnight, 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 fans across the continent.