Powerball lottery tickets became available for sale in 1994 and in 2010 Mega Millions was added as extra choice. Since November 2004, lottery ticket sales have raised income that has been used to support the Nebraska Education Improvement Fund, Compulsive Gamblers Assistance Fund, Nebraska Environmental Trust Fund and Nebraska State Fair.
Even though you don't technically live in the state, you can play Nebraska state lottery games through a licensed lottery retailer.
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What if my ticket is lost, stolen, or destroyed?
Lost, stolen or damaged tickets are the liability of the Nebraska Lottery and the Lottery will not make any claims for them. It is necessary to protect your tickets safely. On the other side, you show, not through any additional process, to be in a position from which you have expensively used the field of movement by signing the ticket and, consequently, and also without the need to have an addition procedure, you can show to belong to the field of movement of that ticket as well as to its grounds of ownership when that ticket is lost, and conversely, you can show to be in a position to have ownership of it when that ticket is lost.
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What is the timeframe for claiming my winnings?
You have 180 days beginning on and including the draw date in which to claim your prize.
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Which lottery games are available to play in Nebraska?
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Where and how do I file a claim for my winnings from the Nebraska Lottery?
For prizes of up to $500, you may redeem the prize at any licensed lottery outlet. The options provided for claiming larger prizes include mail or a visit to a local claim center. For detailed information, see the Claiming Prizes section.
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What is the destination of Nebraska Lottery proceeds?
Since November 2004, through Nebraska Lottery ticket sales revenue, it has made available to the Nebraska Education Improvement Fund, Compensating Gamblers Assistance Fund, Nebraska Environmental Trust Fund, and Nebraska State Fair. The minimum age to buy a Nebraska Lottery ticket is 18. Lottery tickets are to only be purchased and used by people aged 19 years or more. Not all such Nebraska Lottery winnings are subject to federal and state income tax. For example, state and federal income taxes will be withheld from lottery winnings when the prize claimed exceeds $4,999. For details please see our Tax Information section.
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Is it possible for me to keep my identity confidential upon winning a lottery prize?
Alas, prize winners' name, city of home and prize tier level are mandatory to be disclosed by the winners of the Nebraska Lottery. Nevertheless, your contact information and address will remain confidential. A good lawyer should be consulted before you lodge a claim on the machine for a large jackpot, as a trust can be set up in such a way as to preserve your anonymity.
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Is it a smart idea to buy lottery tickets beforehand?
Indeed, tickets for future draws are on sale already. For additional details, refer to our Advanced Draws section.
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Will it be possible to purchase tickets (by telephone, on line, or by mail)?
No, lottery tickets can only be purchased from licensed vendor.