How to Play Pick 5

Overview

Nebraska Pick 5 is the state’s own daily jackpot game: pick five numbers from 1–40 for $1. The jackpot starts at $50,000, grows every drawing it is not won and is paid in one cash installment. Drawings are every night at about 9:00 p.m. CT.

How to play — step by step

1. 1. Select 5 numbers

   Choose 5 numbers from 1 to 40, or mark Quick Pick and let the terminal choose.

2. 2. Play up to 84 drawings

   Mark the multi-draw box to play the same numbers for up to 84 consecutive drawings (12 weeks). Sales pause from 9:00 to 9:03 p.m. CT.

3. 3. 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

Prize table & odds

$1 per play; pick 5 from 1–40. The jackpot starts at $50,000, grows until won, is paid in one cash installment and is shared when there are several winners. Set prizes may be paid pari-mutuel in unusual circumstances.

Overall odds of winning a prize: 1 in 8.

Source: https://nelottery.com/lotto-detail?gamename=Pick+5

Special features

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

• Jackpot odds are 1 in 658,008; 4 of 5 pays $500 (1 in 3,760) and 3 of 5 pays $9 (1 in 111).
• Overall odds are 1 in 8, counting the free Quick Pick for 2 of 5 (1 in 10).
• Nebraska draw-game prizes must be claimed within 180 days of the drawing.