Nebraska Lotto America Winning Numbers
Here are the latest Lotto America numbers for Nebraska. The most recent drawing took place on Wednesday, May 1, 2024, with a jackpot of $2.1 Million. The results below show you the payouts and number of winners.
Prize data will show here once the first Lotto America draw has taken place in Nebraska
You can find more Nebraska Lotto America numbers below. Select the '+' symbol next to a date to view a full breakdown of the prizes won in each draw.
Lotto America in Nebraska
Nebraska was not originally a member of the revamped Lotto America, but it was announced in April 2024 that the state would join the game the following month.
How to Play in Nebraska
The main rules for playing Lotto America are the same in Nebraska as every other state. One small difference is that it is the only jurisdiction where the minimum age to buy tickets is 19.
Claiming Prizes in Nebraska
The claims procedure you must follow depends partly on how much you win. Here''s what your options are for different prize values:
Prizes up to $500 - The simplest way to claim a payout of up to $500 is by visiting a Nebraska Lottery retailer. For security reasons, some retailers may not pay prizes above a certain amount, so you may have to go elsewhere or claim by mail.
Prizes between $501 and $19,999 - There are two options to claim a prize of this value. The Nebraska Lottery has regional offices in Grand Island, Norfolk, North Platte, Omaha or Scottsbluff where you can take your winning ticket or you can claim by mail.
Either way, you will have to complete a claim form and provide some form of photo ID, such as your driver''s license. The address for mail-in claims is: Nebraska Lottery Prize Claim. P.O. Box 95145, Lincoln, NE 68509-5145.
Prizes of $20,000 or more - These prizes, which cover the top two tiers in Lotto America, must be claimed at the Nebraska Lottery headquarters, located in Lincoln at 137 NW 17th Street. If you win $100,000 or more, your prize can be paid into a bank account via electronic funds transfer.
Here are some more important points to remember about claiming prizes in Nebraska.
- You have 180 days from the draw date to claim any prizes won.
- Prizes above $5,000 are subject to state tax at 5 percent, as well as federal tax at 24 percent.
Where Does the Money Go?
The Nebraska Lottery raises money for a number of good causes throughout the state. Since it launched in 1993, around $1 billion has been distributed in quarterly transfers.
The major beneficiaries have been the Education Improvement Fund, Environmental Trust Fund, State Fair Support and Improvement Fund, and Compulsive Gamblers Assistance Fund.
*Lotto America will be available in Nebraska from May 19, 2024