The Nebraska Lottery offers several draw games for those aiming to win big.
Lottery players in Nebraska can choose from popular national games like the Powerball and Mega Millions, which are available in the vast majority of states. Other games include Lotto America, Lucky For Life, Pick 3, Pick 5, MyDaY and 2 by 2.
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Here’s a look at Tuesday, Aug. 5, 2025 results for each game:
Winning Mega Millions numbers from Aug. 5 drawing
12-27-42-59-65, Mega Ball: 02
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Winning Pick 3 numbers from Aug. 5 drawing
0-4-7
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Winning Pick 5 numbers from Aug. 5 drawing
08-12-14-29-30
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Winning 2 By 2 numbers from Aug. 5 drawing
Red Balls: 01-12, White Balls: 03-19
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Winning Lucky For Life numbers from Aug. 5 drawing
17-27-32-37-39, Lucky Ball: 15
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Winning MyDay numbers from Aug. 5 drawing
Month: 01, Day: 30, Year: 86
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When are the Nebraska Lottery drawings held?
Powerball: 9:59 p.m. CT Monday, Wednesday and Saturday.
Mega Millions: 10 p.m. CT on Tuesday and Friday.
Pick 3, 5: By 10 p.m. CT daily.
Lucky For Life: 9:38 p.m. CT daily.
2 By 2: By 10 p.m. CT daily.
MyDaY: By 10 p.m. CT daily.
Lotto America: 9:15 p.m CT Monday, Wednesday and Saturday.
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Where can you buy lottery tickets?
Tickets can be purchased in person at gas stations, convenience stores and grocery stores. Some airport terminals may also sell lottery tickets.
You can also order tickets online through Jackpocket, the official digital lottery courier of the USA TODAY Network, in these U.S. states and territories: Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado, Idaho, Maine, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Montana, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Oregon, Puerto Rico, Washington D.C., and West Virginia. The Jackpocket app allows you to pick your lottery game and numbers, place your order, see your ticket and collect your winnings all using your phone or home computer.
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