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Christmas Shopping: What To Do and What Not To Do
Changes Coming to Mega Millions
Christmas Shopping: What To Do and What Not To Do

My coworkers have been asking me if I have my Christmas shopping done yet and all I can think is that Christmas is still pretty far away, I should be fine. The reality is that as of this writing, Christmas is only 13 days away.

Changes Coming to Mega Millions

Change can be a polarizing subject for people on a philosophical level. There are those who believe that change can lead to positive outcomes while others think that change is hard to stomach. When it comes to updates to games, we are in the change is good camp.Mega Millions will be making enhancements October 31 and you will see that the changes include larger and faster-growing jackpots, better odds of becoming a millionaire and a new way to play the game. Let’s dive into this a little deeper.

The Day The Stars Aligned
Look what’s coming to Nebraska
The Day The Stars Aligned

Monday August 21, 2017 was a day of serendipity. For the first time since 1918, a solar eclipse was visible in the contiguous United States and people from across the country and even the world swarmed into places like Nebraska that were in the path of totality, which cut from the Pacific Northwest, across the Heartland and into the East Coast.

Look what’s coming to Nebraska

The game of a lifetime – Lucky for Life – will soon be the newest lottery game available to Nebraska Lottery players. Beginning August 20, players will be able to purchase Lucky for Life in retailers across the state. Drawings are on Mondays and Thursdays.

Grand Island Woman Claims $1 Million Powerball Prize
One Lucky Lady’s Lucky Numbers
Grand Island Woman Claims $1 Million Powerball Prize

Our first $1 million Powerball winner in many moons came to claim her prize Monday, May 8 when Melinda Rother of Grand Island walked through our door.

One Lucky Lady’s Lucky Numbers

On Monday, April 10, the numbers drawn for Nebraska Pick 3 were 2, 2, and 2. Apparently, a lot of people like to play those numbers because 50 winning tickets were purchased for that drawing. That is a pretty big deal in our office as we rarely see that many winners claim the top prize from a game. We were lucky enough to have one of the winners come into our office and claim their $3,000 from that drawing.

The Excitement Keeps Building – Two More Trucks Added to Truck$ & Buck$
Neither Snow Nor Cold Temps Could Stop Our Retailer Blitz
The Excitement Keeps Building – Two More Trucks Added to Truck$ & Buck$

Truck$ & Buck$, has had an incredibly big year. It all began when the number of trucks players could win instantly was increased from three trucks to five. Since the game went on sale three trucks have been won. Now, two more trucks have been added to the mix which means there are still four trucks up for grabs in the instant win game.

Neither Snow Nor Cold Temps Could Stop Our Retailer Blitz

Throughout February 8, we set out from our cozy office to execute what we call a retailer blitz in both David City and Blair. The Powerball jackpot had rolled to $255 million and we wanted to spread the word with free tickets to players.

Easy, Last-Minute Valentine’s Day gift is a Crowd Pleaser
Where are they now? New Millionaires Brad & Kim Brunk
Easy, Last-Minute Valentine’s Day gift is a Crowd Pleaser

It’s the time of year for roses, candy hearts and chocolate covered strawberries. But what if your sweetheart isn’t into the traditional Valentine’s Day swag? What if your Valentine isn’t a sweetheart at all, but a friend or a relative whose day you are trying to make special? We’ve got a real crowd-pleaser for you.

Where are they now? New Millionaires Brad & Kim Brunk

Brad and Kim Brunk, the $1 million Powerball winners from Bennington, have seen only a few changes since their big win last August. There were no deeds to luxurious new homes, no trips around the world. However, they did receive some attention recently from a Douglas County Post-Gazette reporter.

Christmas Shopping: What To Do and What Not To Do
Christmas Shopping: What To Do and What Not To Do

My coworkers have been asking me if I have my Christmas shopping done yet and all I can think is that Christmas is still pretty far away, I should be fine. The reality is that as of this writing, Christmas is only 13 days away.

Changes Coming to Mega Millions
Changes Coming to Mega Millions

Change can be a polarizing subject for people on a philosophical level. There are those who believe that change can lead to positive outcomes while others think that change is hard to stomach. When it comes to updates to games, we are in the change is good camp.Mega Millions will be making enhancements October 31 and you will see that the changes include larger and faster-growing jackpots, better odds of becoming a millionaire and a new way to play the game. Let’s dive into this a little deeper.

The Day The Stars Aligned
The Day The Stars Aligned

Monday August 21, 2017 was a day of serendipity. For the first time since 1918, a solar eclipse was visible in the contiguous United States and people from across the country and even the world swarmed into places like Nebraska that were in the path of totality, which cut from the Pacific Northwest, across the Heartland and into the East Coast.

Look what’s coming to Nebraska
Look what’s coming to Nebraska

The game of a lifetime – Lucky for Life – will soon be the newest lottery game available to Nebraska Lottery players. Beginning August 20, players will be able to purchase Lucky for Life in retailers across the state. Drawings are on Mondays and Thursdays.

Grand Island Woman Claims $1 Million Powerball Prize
Grand Island Woman Claims $1 Million Powerball Prize

Our first $1 million Powerball winner in many moons came to claim her prize Monday, May 8 when Melinda Rother of Grand Island walked through our door.

One Lucky Lady’s Lucky Numbers
One Lucky Lady’s Lucky Numbers

On Monday, April 10, the numbers drawn for Nebraska Pick 3 were 2, 2, and 2. Apparently, a lot of people like to play those numbers because 50 winning tickets were purchased for that drawing. That is a pretty big deal in our office as we rarely see that many winners claim the top prize from a game. We were lucky enough to have one of the winners come into our office and claim their $3,000 from that drawing.

The Excitement Keeps Building – Two More Trucks Added to Truck$ & Buck$
The Excitement Keeps Building – Two More Trucks Added to Truck$ & Buck$

Truck$ & Buck$, has had an incredibly big year. It all began when the number of trucks players could win instantly was increased from three trucks to five. Since the game went on sale three trucks have been won. Now, two more trucks have been added to the mix which means there are still four trucks up for grabs in the instant win game.

Neither Snow Nor Cold Temps Could Stop Our Retailer Blitz
Neither Snow Nor Cold Temps Could Stop Our Retailer Blitz

Throughout February 8, we set out from our cozy office to execute what we call a retailer blitz in both David City and Blair. The Powerball jackpot had rolled to $255 million and we wanted to spread the word with free tickets to players.

Easy, Last-Minute Valentine’s Day gift is a Crowd Pleaser
Easy, Last-Minute Valentine’s Day gift is a Crowd Pleaser

It’s the time of year for roses, candy hearts and chocolate covered strawberries. But what if your sweetheart isn’t into the traditional Valentine’s Day swag? What if your Valentine isn’t a sweetheart at all, but a friend or a relative whose day you are trying to make special? We’ve got a real crowd-pleaser for you.

Where are they now? New Millionaires Brad & Kim Brunk
Where are they now? New Millionaires Brad & Kim Brunk

Brad and Kim Brunk, the $1 million Powerball winners from Bennington, have seen only a few changes since their big win last August. There were no deeds to luxurious new homes, no trips around the world. However, they did receive some attention recently from a Douglas County Post-Gazette reporter.