How old do you have to be to play the lottery in Nebraska?

You must be 19 or older to buy a Nebraska lottery ticket.

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Nebraska lottery rules

By Daniel Whitfield, EditorFacts verified November 2, 2026

Age. You must be 19 or older to buy a ticket or claim a prize.
Online. Tickets are sold in person only. Courier apps that state they operate here: Jackpocket, Lotto.com.

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Nebraska state lottery selling the national games, with courier apps allowed.

Best for: Nebraska adults who want national jackpot games through a courier app.

NJ/NY-licensed courier in 12 states with a published 25% fee on draw tickets and no cut of your prizes.

Best for: Players who want a licensed courier with fees stated up front and are fine paying the premium.

DraftKings-owned lottery courier app: fees shown at checkout, about 12% over face value in observed Colorado prices.

Best for: Players in covered states who want to buy official tickets from their phone and accept a small premium.

How old do you have to be to play the lottery in Nebraska?: You must be 19 or older to buy a Nebraska lottery ticket.

Facts last verified November 2, 2026

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