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Nebraska Lottery Games 572e4a


Game Prize Type Numbers Sale Closes
Pick 3 Top Prize 3 from 0-9 9:00 p.m.
Pick 5 Jackpot 5 from 1-38 9:00 p.m.
MyDaY Top Prize 1 from 1-12 + 1 from 1-31 + 2 from 0-9 9:00 p.m.
Powerball Jackpot 5 from 1-69 + 1 from 1-26 9:00 p.m.
Mega Millions Jackpot 5 from 1-70 + 1 from 1-25 9:00 p.m.
Lucky for Life Top Prize 5 from 1-48 + 1 from 1-18 8:30 p.m.
2by2 Top Prize 2 from 1-26 (2 red & 2 white) 9:00 p.m.

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Game Schedule a6847


Game Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
Pick 3 9:59 p.m. 9:59 p.m. 9:59 p.m. 9:59 p.m. 9:59 p.m. 9:59 p.m. 9:59 p.m.
Pick 5 9:59 p.m. 9:59 p.m. 9:59 p.m. 9:59 p.m. 9:59 p.m. 9:59 p.m. 9:59 p.m.
MyDaY 9:59 p.m. 9:59 p.m. 9:59 p.m. 9:59 p.m. 9:59 p.m. 9:59 p.m. 9:59 p.m.
Powerball 9:59 p.m. 9:59 p.m.
Mega Millions 10:00 p.m. 10:00 p.m.
Lucky for Life 9:38 p.m. 9:38 p.m.
2by2 9:59 p.m. 9:59 p.m. 9:59 p.m. 9:59 p.m. 9:59 p.m. 9:59 p.m. 9:59 p.m.


*All times are displayed in Nebraska local time.

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Advance Draws 5m6r6e


The number of consecutive draws each Nebraska State Lottery games allows you to play:


Game Advanced Draws
Pick 3 up to 72
Pick 5 up to 84
MyDaY up to 84
Powerball up to 24
Mega Millions up to 24
Lucky for Life up to 24
2by2 up to 84

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Tax Information 503f6b


Nebraska Lottery Federal, and state tax withholdings on winnings for U.S. citizens or residents. 


Winnings Tax Category Percentage
Over $5,000 State Tax 5.0%
Over $5,000 Federal Tax 24.0%


If the winner is not a U.S. citizen or is not a US resident, Nebraska Lottery tax withholdings on winnings are as such:


Winnings Tax Category Percentage
Over $5,000 State Tax 5.0%
Over $5,000 Federal Tax 24.0%

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The Nebraska Lottery 246y1t


The lottery in Nebraska first took place in 1992 when Nebraska amended its constitution. Powerball ed the state’s repertoire in 1994, and Mega Millions in 2010. In Nebraska, you must be 19 years of age to participate. But some listed winners have scored as much as $260,000. Nevertheless, we’ll be taking a detailed look at the different games on offer, the odds of winning, and other common questions. 


Since it was founded the lottery has grown tremendously, incorporating gimmicks like the Nebraska Lottery second-chance promotion. It allows you to use the Nebraska lottery codes from non-winning Nebraska lottery scratch cards for a chance to win further prizes. Other noteworthy additions include digital scratch cards and recurring payment jackpots, like Lucky 4 Life.


Nebraska Lottery FAQ 6e1m37


What TV Channel Is the Nebraska Lottery On?

You can find the results of the Nebraska lottery on KLKN-TV. However, you can also find the results on the website or by ing the Nebraska lottery app.

What are the odds to Win the Nebraska Lottery?

While there’s no surefire way of becoming one of the Nebraska lottery winners, there are ways of improving your chances. The Nebraska state lottery offers several different variants, and each has different odds. It might not improve your chances of guessing the right numbers, but it will give you better chances of winning something.

Odds vary from 1 in 501,942 for Pick 5 to 1 in 105,625 for 2by2 lottery.

How to Play the Nebraska Lottery?

Playing the Nebraska lottery is simple. Buy a lottery ticket or instant game at any vendor, and wait to see if your card wins, or scratch and win.

When Is the Nebraska Lottery Draw?

Since there are multiple variants of the Nebraska Lottery, there are also numerous draws. Nebraska lottery Lucky for Life draws every Monday and Thursday at 9:38 P.M, and the Mega Millions draws every Tuesday and Friday at 10:00 P.M.

Nebraska lottery Powerball draws on Wednesdays and Saturdays at 9:59 P.M. while Pick 3, Pick 5, MyDay, and 2by2 draw daily at 9:59 P.M.

How to Cash in Lottery Tickets in Nebraska?

If you have a Nebraska lottery winning ticket, there are several ways of cashing it in. Online, you can withdraw winnings from your as a retail voucher via PayPal. For other claims, there are three possible methods.

You can mail the winning ticket to the Nebraska lottery, accompanied by a claim form if the prize is more than $501, but less than $20,000.  Alternatively, collect your money at a local retailer (if the award is under $500), or collect the prize at a Nebraska Lottery claim center.

If the prize is $20,000 or more, you must receive it in person at the Nebraska Lottery offices in Lincoln.

Got more questions about the Nebraska Lottery?