Cash Prize Sweepstakes in Lincoln, NE: Updated 2026 List for Local Winners
See Lincoln's 2026 cash wins, open Lottery games and October casino drawings, plus ID and claim steps.
Lincoln's updated 2026 cash-prize list starts with two confirmed Nebraska Lottery wins: $35,000 on Bonus Crossword and $20,000 on Mega Millions. Open chances now center on Nebraska Lottery Lotto and Scratch games plus WarHorse Casino Lincoln October drawings. These are paid tickets and member drawings, not free no-purchase offers.
Each chance can produce a prize, and none promises a win.
Verification note: Program terms and availability can change. This page was checked against linked sources on October 06, 2026.
Which Lincoln wins anchor the 2026 list?
Nebraska Lottery said Lincoln resident Mark Behne won $35,000 on the $3 Bonus Crossword Scratch game in its September 11 winner report. The report places a 2026 Scratch cash prize in Lincoln. Nebraska Lottery said Lincoln resident Michael Buckner won $20,000 playing Mega Millions in a second September 11 winner report.
The report places a 2026 Lotto cash prize in Lincoln. Together the two wins show both Scratch and Lotto prizes reached local players. They form the confirmed-winner base for the rest of the list.
What Lotto and Scratch games remain open?
Nebraska Lottery lists Powerball, Mega Millions, Pick 5, Lotto America, Pick 3, Pick 4, 2by2 and MyDaY as current Lotto options. Sales are through retailers for players age 19 and older, as explained in its prize-claim guide. The same Nebraska Lottery guide lists Bonus Crossword, All About Cash, Buffalo Blitz and Black Diamond Blowout as active Scratch opportunities.
Those listings include prizes-remaining disclosures for shoppers to review. A Scratch game is a preprinted ticket with hidden areas to reveal. A Lotto game is a draw game with numbers selected for a later drawing.
What October drawings can Lincoln members enter?
WarHorse Casino Lincoln lists Saturday drawings on October 3, 10, 17 and 24, with a finale October 31. Friday events are listed for October 2, 9, 16 and 23 for WarHorse Rewards members, in its current Lincoln promotions schedule. Membership in WarHorse Rewards is the entry basis for those events.
Participation is tied to the Lincoln site. With October 6 as the reference point, the remaining listed dates fall from October 9 forward. Check the schedule before travel because event times can change.
What limits and claim steps apply?
Nebraska Lottery tickets are bearer instruments, so the holder should sign the back immediately. Prizes of $20,000 or more must be claimed in person at Lottery headquarters in Lincoln. WarHorse promos require in-person kiosk activation and ID.
Lincoln entrants should check Lottery tickets at retailers or nelottery.com. First review the prizes-remaining page, then keep the signed ticket secure. Bring valid ID plus Rewards card to the Lincoln casino site and activate at the kiosk before the posted deadline.