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How to Play 2by2

$1Daily2 × [1–26] + 2 × [1–26]

Overview

2by2 is a daily game with two sets of numbers: pick 2 Red numbers from 1–26 and 2 White numbers from a second 1–26 set for $1. Matching all four pays $22,000. Drawings are every night at about 9:00 p.m. CT.

How to play — step by step

  1. 1. Select 2 numbers

    Choose 2 numbers from 1 to 26, or mark Quick Pick and let the terminal choose.

  2. 2. Select 2 bonus numbers

    Choose 2 bonus numbers from 1 to 26. This ball is drawn separately from the main numbers.

  3. 3. Play up to 84 drawings

    Mark the multi-draw box to play the same numbers for consecutive drawings, up to 12 weeks. Sales pause from 9:00 to 9:03 p.m. CT.

  4. 4. Choose how many drawings

    Pay $1 per play (add-ons cost extra). Tell the retailer how many consecutive drawings you want, or mark Advance Play on the slip.

Draw schedule

2by2Draw DaysDraw Times
2by2Daily9:00 p.m. CT

Prize table & odds

$1 per play; pick 2 Red numbers from 1–26 and 2 White numbers from a second set of 1–26. Prizes are doubled on Tuesday for tickets bought for a multiple of 7 consecutive drawings (top prize $44,000). With more than ten top-prize winners in one drawing the top prize becomes pari-mutuel.

Overall odds of winning a prize: 1 in 3.59.

MatchPrizeOdds
2 Red + 2 White$22,0001 in 105,625
2 Red + 1 White$1001 in 2,201
1 Red + 2 White$1001 in 2,201
2 Red$31 in 383
2 White$31 in 383
1 Red + 1 White$31 in 46
1 RedFree $1 Quick Pick1 in 8
1 WhiteFree $1 Quick Pick1 in 8

Source: https://nelottery.com/lotto-detail?gamename=2by2

Special features

2by2 Tuesday

Buy a multi-draw of 7, 14, 21 … up to 84 consecutive drawings and every prize won on Tuesday doubles: the top prize becomes $44,000 and a free Quick Pick becomes two.

Where to buy

Buy tickets at authorized Nebraska Lottery retailers. Review official rules and claim instructions at https://nelottery.com. Nebraska withholds 3.5% state income tax on lottery prizes over $5,000. Draw times on this page are Eastern Time.

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Responsible play tips

  • Top-prize odds are 1 in 105,625; 2 Red + 1 White or 1 Red + 2 White pays $100 (1 in 2,201).
  • Matching a single Red or White number wins a free $1 Quick Pick (1 in 8); overall odds are 1 in 3.59.
  • With more than ten top-prize winners in one drawing the top prize becomes pari-mutuel. Prizes must be claimed within 180 days.

Frequently asked questions

Pick 2 Red numbers from 1–26 and 2 White numbers from 1–26 (or a Quick Pick) for $1 per play.

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Play responsibly

RaspaPro is decision support based on public data. Outcomes are random and never guaranteed. Always set a budget and play within your limits. Read our responsible play guide.