Nebraska Lottery Retailer Application
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Benefits for Nebraska Lottery Retailers
- Increase Customer Traffic ‑ add to the products you offer with minimal start‑up costs. Equipment, supplies and promotional support provided.
- Give your customers an opportunity to win millions in prize money!
- Advertising support ‑ take advantage of the multi‑media advertising campaigns and the excitement the Lottery provides. Free point‑of‑sale is provided.
- Customer Service ‑ a Lottery Sales Rep is assigned to regularly call on your account to provide inventory, supplies, training, and support.
- Allow cross merchandising opportunities.
- Add fun and excitement ‑ In‑store promotional opportunities are provided.
- 5% ‑ COMMISSION on Scratch ticket sales
- 5.5% ‑ COMMISSION on Lotto ticket sales
- 1% ‑ SCRATCH VALIDATION BONUS ‑ must participate in the Lottery's inventory system
- 1% ‑ MERCHANDISING COMMISSION ‑ on settled packs of scratch tickets
- 1% ‑ High prize Sellers Bonus ‑ for selling winning tickets $1,000 and over (capped at $50,000)
Application Requirements
No Lottery contract will be granted to an applicant who:
- Has been convicted of a felony; misdemeanor involving gambling or theft;
- Has not been in compliance with Nebraska tax laws;
- Is granted a liquor license for the sale of alcoholic beverages for consumption on the premises unless such establishment holds a Class C liquor license with a sampling designation.
- Is a relative of a commissioner or any employee of the Nebraska Lottery
- Has had a license or contract revoked by another lottery jurisdiction.
For complete eligibility and contractual requirements see Regulation Chapter 400 Lottery Game Retailer Nebraska Lottery Regulations, Title 370 .
Application forms are available to download here in Adobe PDF Format.
Instructions- Part 1: Application Form ‑ Main
- Part 1A: Attestation Form ‑ only sole proprietorships need to complete
- Part 2: Application Form ‑ Background Information
- Part 3: Application Form ‑ Financial Information
- Part 4: Application Form ‑ W‑9 Taxpayer Identification
Completed applications can be submitted via FAX to 402-471-6108; or mailed to Nebraska Lottery, PO Box 98901 Lincoln, NE, 68509-8901.
For more information on becoming a Nebraska Lottery retailer, call the Nebraska Lottery offices in Lincoln at 800-587-5200 or 402-471-6100 (M-F, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.), or email your request to lottery@nelottery.com.
