Nebraska Lottery players will be able to play Millionaire for Life, a new multi-state game, beginning February 22. Millionaire for Life is a $5 Lotto game with a top prize of $1 million a year for life.
“We’re excited to join the new Millionaire for Life game,” says Nebraska Lottery Director Brian Rockey. “Our players like the opportunity to win for-life prizes, and we think they’ll enjoy playing for the chance to win $1 million a year for their lifetime. And a portion of every ticket sold will support good causes across Nebraska.”
Each Millionaire for Life play will cost $5. Players select five white ball numbers from one to 58 and one Millionaire Ball number from 1 to 5 for one play. To win the $1 million a year for life prize, players must match all six winning numbers. A second prize of $100,000 a year for life can be won by matching all five white ball numbers. Other cash prizes range from $7,500 to $8. nelottery.com.
The odds of winning $1 million a year for life playing Millionaire for Life are in 1 in 22,910,580, while the overall odds of winning any prize are 1 in 8.47. “For Life” prizes can be paid as an annuity for the length of the winner’s natural life, or as a lump sum. A minimum of 20 years’ worth of payments is guaranteed with the annuity option.
Millionaire for Life drawings will be held daily after 10:15 p.m.