When playing the Nebraska Lottery, keep in mind that the chances of winning are different for each game. Before buying any tickets, smart players compare the overall and individual prize odds to find the games with the best odds of winning.

You can find a full list of prizes and odds by clicking on any game in the table provided.

GAME	BASE TICKET PRICE	OVERALL ODDS
Nebraska 2By2	$1	1 in 3.59
Lucky For Life	$2	1 in 7.8
Mega Millions	$2	1 in 24.0
Nebraska MyDaY	$1	1 in 8.17
Nebraska Pick 3	$1	1 in 1,000 (Exact)
Nebraska Pick 5	$1	1 in 8
Powerball	$2	1 in 24.9
Nebraska Scratch	$1 - $30	See Latest Odds

What Time is the Next Nebraska Lottery Drawing?

Never miss a draw again. Keep track of all the Nebraska Lottery drawings with our summary calendar with daily draw and sales cut-off (in brackets) times for each game.

GAME	FREQUENCY	DRAW TIME (SALES END)
2 By 2	Daily	9:30 pm (9:00 pm)
Lucky For Life	Mon / Thurs	9:38 pm (8:30 pm)
Mega Millions	Tues / Fri	10:00 pm (9:00 pm)
Nebraska MyDaY	Daily	10:00 pm (9:00 pm)
NE Pick 3	Daily	10:00 pm (9:00 pm)
Nebraska Pick 5	Daily	10:00 pm (9:00 pm)
Powerball	Mon / Wed / Sat	9:59 pm (9:00 pm)

What are Second Chance Drawings and MVP Club from the Nebraska Lottery?

Second Chance

The Nebraska Lottery conducts ongoing Second Chance Drawing promotions. Players enter non-winning tickets for a chance to win such prizes as all-expenses paid trips for two.

To enter, players must visit the Nebraska Lottery website and submit the ticket number and four-digit box code from any eligible non-winning scratch ticket.

MVP Club

The Nebraska Lottery’s most valuable players are members of the Nebraska Lottery MVP Club. By registering for the MVP Club, players are the first to receive information about new games, contests and promotions.

Members have the chance to win free lottery tickets, cash, merchandise and trip prizes. There’s even a free game coupon just for joining the MVP Club.

What are the Best Nebraska Lottery Scratch Offs?

At Lotto Edge, scratch offs are kind of our deal. Our goal is to analyze scratch off data DAILY for every prize in every game!

However, the Nebraska Lottery does not provide us with enough information to run our thousands of calculations and provide our members with our full list of game rankings.

Fear not though. We DO have a full list of scratch games ranked by the best overall odds of winning.

We’ll stay on top of things and if the NE Lottery provides access to additional information, you can bet we’ll expand our game rankings to help you even more.

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What are some tips for the Nebraska Lottery?

Our experts pulled together some tips to help playing the Nebraska Lottery.

Want to share some tips of your own? Let us know.

TIP #1: TALK TO LOTTERY CASHIERS

If buying scratch tickets, ask the cashier about any big winners lately. If yes, steer clear of those games. Most scratch off rolls will have at least one big winner and if someone else just claimed the prize, it’s not likely to hit big again.

TIP #2: USE THE ENTIRE DRAWING PLAY SLIP

When playing draw games with a large selection of numbers, select numbers from the entire play slip. Players often only play birthdays or anniversaries. Doing this limits your numbers to just 1 to 31 instead of using the whole play slip.

TIP #3: PLAY THE RIGHT GAMES

Don’t rely just on the overall odds to compare games. Check the odds of hitting specific prizes as prize odds can vary significantly between games, even games of the same ticket price.

TIP #4: PLAN AHEAD

Lottery winners in Nebraska are not able to remain anonymous. However, lottery winners may be able to claim their winnings using a trust or LLC. Plan ahead and talk to a qualified attorney before making an major claims.

Commonly Asked Questions by Nebraska Lottery Players

We constantly talk with lottery players and search the web for commonly asked lottery questions. We’ve compiled a list of the frequently asked questions about the Nebraska Lottery.

If you can’t find the answer you’re looking for, drop us a note. We’re happy to help.

When does the Nebraska Lottery post draw results?

The NE Lottery posts winning results immediately after each drawing. Our lottery results, while unofficial, are posted soon after each drawing as well.
Can I play the Nebraska Lottery online?

Unfortunately, the NE Lottery doesn’t currently offer the ability to purchase lottery tickets online.
How old do I have to be to play the lottery in the state of Nebraska?

If you’re 18 or older, you can play the Nebraska Lottery!
Can NE Lottery winners remain anonymous?

Sometimes. In the State of Nebraska, winners currently cannot remain anonymous; however, they may be able to claim their winnings in the name of a trust or LLC which may provide some protection to their identity.
What are the 3 digit codes on scratch off tickets?

These 3 digit codes are also known as validation codes. The 3 digit codes were used by retailers for sight validations prior to computers doing the validation. You can read more about the secret Nebraska Lottery Codes on our blog.
Where can I find lottery drawing game predictions?

Anyone or any website offering to sell you drawing game predictions should be viewed with skepticism. Drawing games are random ball drawings where the previous draws have no impact on future drawings.
Are there any scratch off lottery strategies that can help me?

Check out our best Nebraska Lottery scratch off ranking based on overall game odds.

Playing Nebraska Lottery Online / Online Gambling

The NE Lottery doesn’t currently offer the ability to buy lottery tickets on their official website or allow 3rd party ticket brokers to sell tickets.

Nebraska has also been slow to expand their gambling offerings to other services. We’ve included a full list of online gambling options legal in the State of Nebraska.

Games	Available NE Lottery	Licensed 3rd Parties
Scratch Offs	No	No
Draw Games	No	No
Sportsbook	No	No
Casino	No	No
Poker	No	No
Bingo	No	No
Daily Fantasy	No	YES

About the Nebraska Lottery

The Cornhusker State began its lottery in 1993. To date, the Nebraska Lottery has produced $908 million for beneficiaries, including the Nebraska Education Improvement Fund, Nebraska Environmental Trust Fund, the Nebraska State Fair, and the Compulsive Gamblers Assistance Fund.

Conclusion

Did we miss anything or do you have anything we need to update? Drop us a note and tell us what you think.

If you found this helpful, make sure to check out our expert Nebraska scratch off rankings. It’s the perfect way to find the scratch offs with the best odds of winning.

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Researched and Written By: Jared James, Founder

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