Category: Nebraska Lottery

🌽 Nebraska Lottery: Small-Town Wins, Statewide Impact Since launching in 1993, the Nebraska Lottery has offered residents and visitors a shot at big winnings while supporting essential state programs. From quick daily draws to multimillion-dollar national jackpots, Nebraskans have plenty of options—and every ticket contributes to the public good. Unlike some states, Nebraska does not currently offer online, phone, or mail ticket purchases. All tickets must be bought in person from authorized retailers. However, you can purchase tickets for multiple advanced draws—up to 84 consecutive draws for daily games like Pick 3 and MyDaY. 🎟️ Nebraska Lottery Games Nebraska offers a strong mix of in-state and multi-state games: Pick 3 – Choose three numbers from 0–9. Daily draws with prizes up to $600. Pick 5 – Select 5 numbers from 1–40. Jackpots start at $50,000 and can grow quickly. MyDaY – A unique date-based game where players pick a month, day, and year. 2by2 – Match 2 red and 2 white numbers to win up to $22,000 daily. Lucky for Life – Win $1,000/day for life or $25,000/year for life. Lotto America – Multi-state game with lower odds than Powerball and jackpots starting at $2 million. Powerball & Mega Millions – The most popular U.S. lottery games, with jackpots often exceeding $100 million. 🕐 Draw Schedule All games are drawn nightly: Most games like Pick 3, Pick 5, MyDaY: 10:00 p.m. CT Powerball: 9:59 p.m. Mega Millions: 10:00 p.m. Lucky for Life: 9:38 p.m. Lotto America: 9:15 p.m. 2by2: 9:59 p.m. 💼 Claiming Your Prize You can claim your prize starting 5:00 a.m. the next day after the draw. Claim Options: $500 or less: Redeem at any authorized retailer, claim center, or by mail. $501–$19,999: Claim by mail or visit any regional claim center. $20,000 or more: Claim only at the Nebraska Lottery Headquarters in Lincoln. To claim by mail, send the signed ticket, completed claim form, and a copy of valid ID to: Nebraska Lottery Prize Claim P.O. Box 95145 Lincoln, NE 68509-5145 💰 Taxes on Nebraska Lottery Prizes U.S. Citizens/Residents: State tax: 5% Federal tax: 24% Total withheld: 29% (on prizes over $5,000) Non-U.S. Citizens: State tax: 5% Federal tax: 30% Total withheld: 35% 🎓 Where the Money Goes Since 2004, proceeds from the Nebraska Lottery have supported: Nebraska Education Improvement Fund Nebraska Environmental Trust Compulsive Gamblers Assistance Fund Nebraska State Fair So every ticket helps fund education, environmental sustainability, addiction assistance, and the iconic Nebraska State Fair. 🔐 Privacy & Anonymity Nebraska does not allow lottery winners to remain anonymous. If you win: Your name, city of residence, and prize amount are made public. However, your contact details and address remain private. Consider using a trust (consult a lawyer) for greater privacy when claiming large prizes.

🌽 Nebraska Lottery: Small-Town Wins, Statewide Impact

🌽 Nebraska Lottery: Small-Town Wins, Statewide Impact Since launching in 1993, the Nebraska Lottery has offered residents and visitors a shot at big winnings while supporting essential state programs. From quick daily draws to multimillion-dollar national jackpots, Nebraskans have plenty of options—and every ticket contributes to the public good. Unlike some states, Nebraska does not
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