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As more andmore Powerball draw-ings came and wentwithout a jackpot winner, players, retail-ers, and Lottery staff couldn’t help butwonder: “How high will the jackpot go?”The answer: a record $1.5 billion dollars.

The Powerball jackpot run began onNovember 7, 2015, and continued for 19drawings without a jackpot winner. Therun ended on January 13, 2016, with threejackpot-winning tickets sold in California,Florida, and Tennessee. While there wereno jackpot winners in Nebraska, playersdid take home $3.75 million in high-tierprizes, including a $2 million Power Playwinner, a $1 million winner, and 15$50,000 winners. Several of these winnerswere large groups, such as “The Lucky32,” a group of 32 coworkers from theLincoln area that split a $1 million prize.The group gathered for a special presentation on Jan.8 at Haymarket Park in Lincoln. Members of thegroup had several plans fortheir $31,250 share of theprize, including trips, vacations, paying bills, anddonations to charity.

The high jackpotbrought in playersboth new and old to

Nebraska Lottery retailers. AveragePowerball ticket sales for the Wednesday,January 13 drawing were $2,430 perminute. With so many tickets being sold,keeping stores supplied with terminalpaper proved to be a challenge. However,the increased sales will benefit both retailers and our state. A portion of everyNebraska Lottery ticket sold goes to support education, the environment, theNebraska State Fair, and compulsivegamblers assistance. The final two weeksof the jackpot run had the highest ticketsales in Lottery history. Given the recordsales, the next quarterly transfer to thebeneficiary funds should also set newrecords and support more good projectsacross Nebraska.

Did you know that when you buy a Nebraska Lottery ticket, you’re helping tobuild a better Nebraska?

About 25¢ of every dollar spent onLottery tickets goes to support the environ-ment, education, the Nebraska State Fair,and compulsive gambler’s assistance. Everycounty in Nebraska has received service

through grants funded with Nebraska Lottery proceeds. Projects that use theseproceeds range from critical habitat protec-tion for wildlife and grants to Nebraska college students to enhancements to facilities at the Nebraska State Fair and assistance for problem gamblers.

Recently, the Lottery passed a signifi-c a n tmile-

Gambling can be an enjoyable sourceof entertainment for many people. But forsome people, gambling can be addictive.That’s why it’s important to know the signsof problem gambling.

You may have a gambling problem if you:

• Gamble for longer than you intended;• Borrow money to gamble;• Lie about how much you gambled; or• Bet more than you intended.Other warning signs are:• Loss of interest and participation innormal activities with friends andfamily;

• Avoidance of questions about timeand money;

• A sudden need for money/loans;missing possessions or assets; financial instability;

• Decline in health and neglect of personal needs, such as medical,food, utilities, etc.; or

• Changes in attitude and personality;emotional instability, withdrawal, ordepression.

Problem gambling affects the emo-tional, physical, and financial wellness ofindividuals and their families and impactsevery aspect of society. Assistance withproblem gambling is available. Call theProblem Gambling Help Line toll free at800-522-4700 for more information.

The mission of the Nebraska Lotteryis to generate proceeds for good causeswhile providing quality entertainment options to Nebraskans. Over $581 millionhas been raised for the Nebraska Lottery’sbeneficiary funds since the Lottery beganin 1993, including $13,687,902 for theGamblers Assistance Program. All 93counties in Nebraska have benefited fromprojects funded with these Nebraska Lottery proceeds.

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5 Three winners split the record $1.5_______ Powerball jackpot in January2016.

6 The popular game show Wheel of________ premiered as a daytime series on NBC in January 1975.

7 The first American _____ Day was heldon April 10, 1872, with an estimated onemillion trees planted in Nebraska.

DOWN1 There are approximately 5,000 independently run animal ________ currently operating in the United States.

3 A portion of the proceeds from Lotteryticket sales is used to help _______gamblers.

4 According to tradition, a four-leaf ____brings good luck to the person who finds it.

8 The ___ lamp was invented by theBritish accountant Edward CravenWalker in 1963, and is featured on a $2 Scratch game, ____ Loot.

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FROM JANUARY 2016

O’Neill Group Wins $50,000 Playing Powerball

A group of seven coworkers atO’Neill Family Eyecare, P.C., in O’Neillwon $50,000 playing Nebraska Power-ball.

For the drawing on Wednesday, Jan.13, the group purchased their winningticket at Gokie’s Fast Mart, 202 East Douglas in O’Neill.

While claiming their prize on Jan. 22,the group told Nebraska Lottery officialsthey have bought Powerball tickets to-gether three other times during high jack-pot periods. The drawing for which theywon had a record jackpot of $1.5 billion.

The members of the group are: RaneeCameron of Lincoln; Brandi Fehringer ofO’Neill; Connie Gildersleeve of O’Neill;Philip Gildersleeve of O’Neill; LaurenHoefer of O’Neill; Jonna Kohle of Stuart;and Sue Seger of O’Neill.

“We were shocked. We had a masstexting party that night that lasted a fewhours,” said Sue Seger. The group members said they’ll use their share ofthe winnings for everything from bracesto house painting to a service trip to NewOrleans.

Powerball players win $50,000 bymatching four white numbers and thePowerball number. The odds of winning$50,000 playing Powerball are 1 in11,688,053, while the overall odds ofwinning any prize are 1 in 24.9.

The Nebraska Lottery is now on Instagram.Follow us to see @ne_lottery from a different

point of view!

Soon, you can take the $10 Wheel of FortuneScratch game for a spin. Based on the populartelevision game show, Wheel of Fortune featuresthree $100,000 top prizes and 18 chances to winon every ticket. Look for the Wheel of FortuneScratch game and second-chance contest thissummer.

Wheel of Fortune

Go Fetcha New Truck!Powerball - $1,000,000

The Lucky 32, LincolnPowerball - $50,000Jan McCoy, FairmontAaron Reicks, RavennaTracy Dewitt, OmahaJustin Brockmoller, North PlatteCooper Anthony, CreteEric Brewer, Council Bluffs, IA Jennifer Opp, OmahaPhilip Gildersleeve, O’NeillDale Habrock, OmahaAnna Van Der Kamp, AuburnMega Millions - $5,000Harold Thomas, LincolnJody Fenwick, ImperialMichael Borzekofski, KearneyMega Millions - $2,500Jerry Sorensen, OmahaFranz Blaha, LincolnScott Harmon, TrumbullMega Millions - $507Robert Obst, LincolnNebraska Pick 5 - $166,000Linda Wiedenfeld, NorfolkNebraska Pick 5 - $122,000Albert Cooper, LexingtonNebraska Pick 5 - $450Angel Nichols, North PlatteAnna Barragan, ScottsbluffMichael Zywiec, Central City2by2 - $22,000Jeff Hirtzel, LincolnMichael Foster, DentonMyDaY - $5,011Mary Flagle, GileadMyDaY - $5,000Yvonne Mendoza, BertrandJoe Kubr, WahooNancy Koile, PlattsmouthTamara Tannek, FremontDonnie Norris, LincolnNebraska Pick 3 - $3,000Bryan Christensen, PapillionDouglas Obermire, Atkinson (x2)Venerando Rapisarda, OmahaNebraska Pick 3 - $1,200Mac Tam, OmahaMac Nga, OmahaNebraska Pick 3 - $1,150Rich Kresnik, GretnaNebraska Pick 3 - $1,050Rebeka Brazee, DorchesterTricia Domayer, OmahaMary Sanford, Omaha (x2)Nebraska Pick 3 - $1,000Gloria Gonzalez, Lincoln (x5)Michael Tagart, Grand Island (x2)Nebraska Pick 3 - $950Jimmy Moore, OmahaNebraska Pick 3 - $700Ed Gatewood, Lincoln

Nebraska Pick 3 - $611Mary Lou Petricek, OmahaNebraska Pick 3 - $600Darrell Crews, OmahaJohn Ellebb, OmahaJeffrey Ellison, Torrington, WY (x2)Alan Eells, BellevueMichelle Grauberger, RalstonRobert Ritoyna, Omaha (x2)Roland Williams, OmahaElizabeth Vaughn, LaVistaAnnette Pflug, OmahaGail Hieb, AldaVirgil Gellerman, ColumbusAnita Mackins, OmahaRonald Holesko, Jr., OmahaDonald Robbins, OmahaChelsey Fuhrman, OmahaDouglas Miller, Hiawatha, KSSharon Haith, LincolnJimmy Moore, OmahaJami Pflug, OmahaStephen Moore, BellevueWordie Wright, LincolnDennis McMahon, Omaha (x4)Clayton White, OmahaCarol Knauss, Grand Island (x2)Adele Chavez, AllianceRhonda Wimsatt, NorfolkDonna Patak, SuttonChris Lynch, OmahaFrank Rapisarda, OmahaMoustapha Barry, OmahaJoseph Palmer, OmahaDioni Moreira, Grand IslandRamon Marrero, OmahaSheeyo Sher, LincolnTim Olcott, PlatteMya Own, LincolnNebraska Pick 3 - $550Tionna Bass, BellevueExtreme Green - $100,000Tammy Lawyer, LincolnExtreme Green - $1,000Ramona Neben, LexingtonFluorescent Fortune - $40,000Sandra Wolfe, OvertonPamela Thomsen, LyonsReindeer Game - $40,000Marquita Russell, OmahaLoteria - $35,000David Bailey, Grand IslandLoteria - $1,000Carmelo Melgar, South Sioux CityDigging Diamonds - $30,000Valerie Mason, MinatareDigging Diamonds - $500Adam Begay, LincolnCamo Cash - $15,000Trent Ringenberg, EustisTar Po, Omaha

Black Ice - $20,000Carolyn Bramlage, OmahaJames Brown, Red CloudRoberta Watts, NorfolkRonald Tillman, LincolnCharles Severin, OmahaArnold Buettner, AlbionJessica Liekhus, LincolnBlack Ice - $1,000Lloyd Elliott, KearneyTerrence Todd, Nebraska CityLineword - $15,000Anita Graber, Valley20X - $10,000Charles Streit, North PlatteDavid Vancil, Hay Springs20X - $1,000Diana Uhrich, LewellenKaur Surinder, AllianceThe 4’s - $4,444Lisa Stark, OmahaTracking Bigfoot - $4,000Brittany Reichert, LincolnMrs Claus’ Crossword - $3,333Floyd Knodel, FremontDanielle Weihs, NorfolkSteven Robey, OmahaLori Fayle, HastingsGordon Carlson, FranklinSocorro Barajas, OmahaDavid Bright, LincolnLucila Ramos, Lincoln10X Bingo Multiplier - $1,000Marilyn McNary, OmahaBobette Cooper, Hastings$100,000 Riches Galore - $1,000Hannia Horta, LincolnJames Skovsende, OmahaLloyd Elliott, KearneyScratch N Match Bingo Royale - $1,000Neal Kratochvil, ColumbusDaniel Neff, AuroraOzzie Romero, Sr., CozadJames Gage, Longmont, COWild Cherry Crossword - $1,000Dennis Eskem, ScottsbluffDale Kuhn, Blue HillDonald Smith, LincolnElaine Bicknase, Hampton7 - $1,000Marko Manhim, LincolnScott Seelmeyer, Meadow GroveValdez Lopez, OmahaBonus Crossword - $1,000Gloria Ortiz, LexingtonJohnny “The Jet” Rodgers - $1,000Richard Crocker, NewportSuper Triple 7s - $777Yagoub Mahmond, Grand IslandSuper Triple 7s - $500June Thayer, Pierce

W W WWINNERSWINNING WAYS

Truck$ & Buck$ is back. The Ne-braska Lottery’s most-popular Scratchgame returns with three Ford F-150 FlexFuel trucks, ethanol enriched fuel giftcards, and thousands of dollars in cashprizes.

Helping us spread the word aboutTruck$ & Buck$ is Barry, a mixed-breed rescue dog that is starring in com-mercials for this year’s game.

Barry was rescued from a high-killshelter in Kansas. As a pup, he wasafraid of strangersand other dogsand had only beenon a couple ofwalks in his lifebefore overcom-ing his fears withthe help of KelleyMcAtee, owner ofDharma DogTraining. Now heshines both on-screen and offwith regular visitsto local nursinghomes. Barry also

helps McAtee train other dogs.“I hope this commercial will help

shine a light on shelter dogs around thecountry that are just waiting to show uswhat they are capable of,” McAtee said.

In addition to the three trucks towin instantly in the Scratch game, play-ers can also enter to win a fourth truckin the Truck$ & Buck$ Second-ChanceContest. Just submit $10 worth of non-winning $2 Scratch tickets online atnelottery.com for your chance to win.

Two drawings willbe held in Marchand May to select10 semifinalists,who will competein the Grand Prizeevent on Saturday,June 11, during theLincoln Saltdogshome baseballgame.