What time is Millionaire for Life drawn?
Millionaire for Life is drawn daily at 11:15 PM EDT. Times are local to Nebraska. Ticket sales close a little before each drawing; the cut-off varies by state and game, so check with your retailer on draw days. Winning numbers usually appear on this page within minutes of the draw.
What time are the Nebraska lottery drawings?
Powerball is drawn
Monday, Wednesday and Saturday at 10:59 PM ET, and Mega Millions
Tuesday and Friday at 11:00 PM ET. Those times are the same everywhere the games are sold. Nebraska's own games draw on local time: daily numbers games often draw twice a day, midday and evening, while lotto-style games usually draw at night. Each game's page on Lottery Atlas shows its exact draw days and time, and our guide to
what time lottery drawings happen covers every game.
What are the current Nebraska lottery jackpots?
This page lists the latest advertised jackpot for each Nebraska game next to its winning numbers, with Powerball and Mega Millions at the top. Jackpots update automatically after each drawing, and each game's page shows the next draw time.
How old do you have to be to play the lottery in Nebraska?
You must be at least 19 years old to buy a lottery ticket in Nebraska, and retailers may ask for ID.
Can I remain anonymous if I win the lottery in Nebraska?
Not guaranteed. We could not confirm a Nebraska law that keeps lottery winners' names private, so assume your name and hometown may be released. Ask the lottery how it handles winner information before you claim.
How much tax will I pay on lottery winnings in Nebraska?
Nebraska withholds 3.5% in state income tax (the 2026 rate) from prizes over $5,000. The federal government withholds 24% from prizes over $5,000. Withholding is only a prepayment: what you owe depends on your total income for the year, and most of a jackpot-sized prize is taxed at the top federal rate of 37%, so expect to owe more when you file. A tax professional can help you plan before you claim a large prize.
How long do I have to claim a lottery prize in Nebraska?
You have 180 days from the draw date to claim a draw-game prize in Nebraska, including Powerball and Mega Millions. Scratch-off tickets usually have their own deadline, often counted from the end of the game, so check the back of the ticket. Unclaimed prizes are forfeited. If you win a jackpot, ask the lottery how and when you choose between the cash option and the annuity, because the rules differ from state to state.
Where do Nebraska Lottery profits go?
Nebraska Lottery profits go mainly to education and the Nebraska Environmental Trust, plus the State Fair and problem gambling assistance. Prizes, retailer commissions and operating costs are paid first.
Where can I check the latest Nebraska lottery results?
This page shows the latest winning numbers for every Nebraska lottery game and updates automatically after each draw. Powerball and Mega Millions results appear at the top of every page. Bookmark it, or check back after the next scheduled draw.
Lottery rules and payouts change. Check the official Nebraska Lottery website before making a legal or financial decision.