Mega Millions in Nebraska

What the jackpot is worth in Nebraska

Nebraska taxes lottery prizes at 4.55% (its top rate). With the current $321 million estimate, taking the $131.1 million cash option leaves about $76,677,950 after federal and state taxes. With the annuity, the first payment comes to about $2,874,018 after taxes, and all 30 payments add up to about $189,124,492.

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Buying Mega Millions tickets in Nebraska

Mega Millions tickets are sold at licensed retailers across Nebraska.

• Ticket sales pause from 9:00 to 9:03 p.m. CT on draw nights.
• Players must be 19 or older.

Claiming a Mega Millions prize in Nebraska

• Smaller prizes, up to $500, can be claimed at Nebraska lottery retailers.
• Prizes from $501 to $19,999 can be claimed by mail or at a regional claim center in Grand Island, Norfolk, North Platte or Omaha. Prizes of $20,000 or more are claimed in person at Lottery headquarters in Lincoln.
• Claim deadline: 180 days after the draw date.
• Winners of $250,000 or more stay private unless they give written permission to share their name; smaller winners' names, hometowns and prize amounts are public.

Details on the official Nebraska lottery site.

Questions about Mega Millions in Nebraska