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A lucky player in Omaha, Nebraska, is holding a Pick 5 ticket that's worth $140,000. The identity of the player is not yet known because they have not come forward to claim their prize.
The winning ticket was purchased from the Hy-Vee Food Store located at 8809 W Center Road, in Omaha, for the drawing that took place on Monday, April 22, 2024. The winning numbers for that drawing were 8, 14, 23, 26, and 37.
The winner has up to 180 days to claim their prize. If you are holding the winning ticket, contact the lottery office at (402) 471-6100. Because the prize is more than $20,000, the winner will have to go to the Lottery headquarters in Lincoln to collect their $140,000 prize.
How to play Pick 5
Nebraska Pick 5 is unique to the Cornhusker State. Each play costs $1. You can choose up to five sets of numbers on each play slip. You can also purchase the same numbers in up to 84 consecutive drawings by checking the multi-draw box on your play slip. To play, choose five numbers between 1 and 40 or choose the Quick Pick option. The computer will generate random numbers for you.
You can purchase tickets from your local lottery retailer purchased from 5:00 a.m. to 3:00 a.m. a.m. (Central Time) any day of the week except from 9:00 p.m. to 9:03 p.m. before drawings. Nebraska Pick 5 Drawings are held Monday through Sunday just before the ten o'clock news. The Nebraska Pick 5 jackpot starts at $50,000 and grows by $10,000 each time it is not won. If the jackpot is won by multiple players, it will be divided equally among them. The jackpot is paid out in a one-time, lump sum payment. The odds of winning the jackpot are 1 in 658,008. The overall odds of winning any Nebraska Pick 5 prize are 1 in 9.2.
Games offered by the Nebraska Lottery
As well as Pick 5, the Nebraska Lottery also offers the following games:
- Powerball
- Mega Millions
- Lucky for Life
- Pick 3
- MyDaY
- 2by2
Players can also choose from 30 instant-win games with a price range from $1 to $30 and top prizes up to $300,000.
How the lottery helps Nebraska
The Nebraska Lottery was launched in February 1993. Around 25¢ of every dollar players spend on Nebraska Lottery tickets goes back to the state, and all 93 Nebraska counties have benefited. Since its introduction, the lottery has contributed more than $978 million towards state beneficiary funds, which include statewide public education, the Nebraska Environmental Trust, the Nebraska State Fair, and the Compulsive Gambler's Assistance Fund.
Enjoy playing the Nebraska Lottery, and remember to play responsibly.
