After two months of anticipation, the Minas Gerais native from Santa Luzia, in the Metropolitan Region of Belo Horizonte, finally began the process of redeeming his Mega-Sena prize.
The lucky man, who preferred to remain anonymous, was the only one to get all six numbers right in the 2630 draw, held on September 11th. And now he is about to receive the impressive sum of R$84,729,015.05.
The cost of waiting: R$847 thousand out of the winner’s pocket
The decision to wait to claim the prize came at a significant cost. If the winner had deposited the amount into a Caixa Econômica Federal savings account immediately after the draw, today he would have an additional R$847,290.16 in income, considering the monthly income of 0.5%. This loss reflects the importance of acting quickly after a significant victory.
Mega-Sena: Rules and deadlines for redeeming prizes
Winners of Mega-Sena prizes that exceed R$2,112.00 must go to a Caixa branch with documents and a receipt for the winning bet to redeem.
It is essential to be aware that prizes have an expiry date of 90 days from the date of the draw.
If the deadline expires and the winner does not claim the prize, Caixa transfers the amount to the National Treasury, which allocates it to financing essential programs in the areas of education, security and health.
How to play and winning possibilities
Mega-Sena is one of the most popular lotteries in Brazil. Today, there are draws three times a week, offering chances to win prizes by matching between four and six numbers.
Therefore, the minimum bet is R$5.00, a small investment that can yield extraordinary returns.
For those interested, it is important to remember that Mega-Sena is more than a game: it is a life-changing possibility. With the right strategy and a little luck, anyone can become the next millionaire.
Therefore, winners should check the numbers immediately and carefully follow the redemption procedures to ensure they do not lose a penny of their prize.
