Canadians can cross the border to buy tickets, but you’ll have to check the laws of the state you’re visiting. Here’s how to get in on the prize, which totals more than $2 billion in Canadian currency. In fact, Canadians - and anyone in the world with internet access or ability to travel quickly - can press their luck on the big one no matter their citizenship.

The record $1.6-billion Mega Millions draw in the United States is not limited to Americans.