Nebraska Lottery Headquarters

Phone: (402) 471-6100
- Opening times:
- Monday to Friday - -
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Scammers are taking advantage of the COVID-19 pandemic and increasing their activities in Nebraska. Be aware, stay alert, and never send money to receive a lottery prize.
The Nebraska Lottery Headquarters and the Grand Island, Norfolk, and Omaha Claim Centers are open for in-person claims.
The North Platte and Scottsbluff Claim Centers are open by appointment only.
Prizes up to $500 may be claimed at any Nebraska Lottery retailer or by mail by signing the back of the ticket and mailing it to the Nebraska Lottery Prize Claim.
Prizes between $501 and up to $19,999 should be claimed by mail: complete and sign the back of the ticket, fill out the Prize Claim Form, and include a copy of a valid photo ID.
All documents need to be mailed to the Nebraska Lottery Prize Claim. Keep a copy of all documents for your records.
Prizes over $20,000 must be claimed in person from the Nebraska Lottery Headquarters in Lincoln.
A quick summary for all Nebraska State Lottery games.
Game | Prize Type | Numbers | Sales Close |
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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. |
Find out when each draw takes place.
Game | Sun | Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat |
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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 displayed in Nebraska local time. |
The Nebraska Lottery allows players to purchase tickets in advance for multiple consecutive draws. The number of draws depends on the game.
Game | Advanced Draws |
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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 |
Here's the normal process for claiming prizes in Nebraska.
Postal Address: Nebraska Lottery Prize Claim, P.O. Box 95145 Lincoln, NE 68509-5145
Download the Nebraska Lottery Prize Claim Form.
Here are the taxes withheld from lottery prizes claimed by U.S. citizens or residents within the state of Nebraska:
Winnings | Tax | Percentage |
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Over $5,000 | State Tax | 5% |
Federal Tax | 24% | |
Total: 29% |
If the winner is not a citizen or is not a resident of the U.S., taxes withheld by the Nebraska Lottery are different:
Winnings | Tax | Percentage |
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Over $5,000 | State Tax | 5% |
Federal Tax | 30% | |
Total: 35% |
The Nebraska Lottery came to be in 1992 when an amendment to the state's constitution was approved.
The first Powerball lottery tickets went on sale in the state in July 1994, later followed by Mega Millions in 2010. Since November 2004, revenue from the Nebraska Lottery ticket sales has been allocated to a large number of groups. These include the Compulsive Gamblers Assistance Fund, the Nebraska Environmental Trust Fund, and the Nebraska State Fair.
Even if you don't live in the state, you can still visit an authorized lottery retailer to take part in the state's lotteries. You must be 19 years old or older to play and redeem your prizes.
Phone Number: (402) 471-6100
Since lottery tickets are bearer instruments, the first thing you should do is sign and complete the back of the ticket so as to establish ownership. Don't forget to keep your ticket somewhere safe.
In Nebraska, winners have 180 days from the date of the draw to collect their winnings.
You can play a number of big games, including Mega Millions, Powerball, 2by2, Lucky for Life, and a couple of other in-state games (MyDaY, Pick 3, and Pick 5) that could see you win big prizes.
You can redeem such winnings by mail or by visiting a regional claim center in North Platte, Norfolk, Omaha, Scottsbluff, or Grand Island. If you win $20,000 or more, you will need to visit the Nebraska Lottery Headquarters, which is in Lincoln.
Try consulting with a lawyer or a financial advisor before claiming any big lottery prize, as they can help you during the claim process.
Yes. Lottery winnings in Nebraska are subject to both state and federal taxes. Visit our Tax Information section for more details.
To play lottery games and redeem winnings in Nebraska, you need to be 19 years old or older.
Yes, lottery winners who claim prizes over $4,999 will have both state and federal taxes withheld. Get more details in our Tax Information section.
No, the Nebraska Lottery requires winners to publicly disclose their identity, city of residence, and details of their win. The Lottery will never make your contact details or address public.
We do, however, suggest that you consult with a lawyer before claiming any big prizes, as it might be possible to retain your anonymity by claiming your prize through a trust.
Yes, you can purchase tickets in advance for a number of consecutive draws. Check our Advanced draws section for more information.
No, it's illegal to purchase lottery tickets by phone or mail. You need to buy your lottery tickets from an authorized retailer in the state of Nebraska.
Got any more questions about the Nebraska Lottery? Contact us we'd love to help answer them.