No jackpot winning tickets have been sold in 2019 however there have been some winners in Nebraska. One ticket sold on Mach 2nd at in Norfolk was a $50,000 winner.A $150,000 winning ticket was sold in Waverly on January 19th.This is the highest jackpot since October of 2018.
Saturday's Powerball drawing is worth an estimated $414 million.
Nebraska Lottery reminds customers to play responsibly.“It’s important for Nebraska Lottery players to remember that no matter how large the jackpot is, the odds of winning the Powerball jackpot are 1 in 292 million,” said Lottery Director Brian Rockey. “Your odds of winning remain the same, regardless of how many tickets are purchased or how many people play.” If you or someone you know has a problem with compulsive gambling please call the Nebraska Problem Gambling Help Line toll free at 833-BETOVER (238-6837).
The mission of the Nebraska Lottery is to generate proceeds for good causes while providing quality entertainment options to Nebraskans. Over $717 million has been raised for the Nebraska Lottery’s beneficiary funds since the Lottery began in 1993. All 93 counties in Nebraska have benefited from projects funded with these Nebraska Lottery proceeds.