Mega da Virada 2023 is about to distribute the biggest prize in history, an impressive R$550 million.
Therefore, this value to date is the largest prize pool in Caixa lotteries. Understand how this value can increase and the curiosities behind this special draw.
Grand prize history
Caixa Econômica Federal reveals that the majority of the prize comes from ticket sales and those accumulated throughout the year.
In 2022, the announced prize was R$450 million, but in the end, it reached an extraordinary R$541.9 million, becoming the largest prize ever paid by the Brazilian lottery.
Check out the Top 10 of the biggest prizes from Mega da Virada and its years:
- 2022: R$541.9 million
- 2021: R$378.1 million
- 2020: R$325.2 million
- 2017: R$306.7 million
- 2019: R$304.2 million
- 2018: R$302.5 million
- 2014: R$263.2 million
- 2015: R$246.5 million
- 2012: R$244.7 million
- 2013: R$224.6 million
How to participate and bet on Mega da Virada
Currently, bets can be placed through the Loterias Caixa app, the Loterias Caixa portal, a specific Mega da Virada ticket in lotteries or via internet banking.
A simple bet costs R$5. Players can opt for Surpresinha or participate in pools, increasing their chances.
Betting began on November 13th and closes at 5pm on December 31st, the day of the draw.
The value varies depending on the number of numbers chosen, ranging from R$5 for a single bet to up to R$193,800.00 for 20 numbers.
Mega da Virada chances and prizes
The chances of winning depend on the number of tens chosen. With 6 numbers, the probability is one in more than 50 million; while with 20 numbers, the chances are one in 1,292.
Check the table below for the odds of winning Mega da Virada:
| Numbers played | Bet cost | Probability of winning Sena (maximum prize) | Probability of success in Quina | Probability of hitting the Court |
| 6 | R$ 5,00 | one in 50,063,860 | one in 154,518 | one in 2,332 |
| 7 | R$ 35,00 | one in 7,151,980 | one in 44,981 | one in 1,038 |
| 8 | R$ 140,00 | one in 1,787,995 | one in 17,192 | one in 539 |
| 9 | R$ 420,00 | one in 595,998 | one in 7,791 | one in 312 |
| 10 | R$ 1.050,00 | one in 238,399 | one in 3,973 | one in 195 |
| 11 | R$ 2.310,00 | one in 108,363 | one in 2,211 | one in 129 |
| 12 | R$ 4.620,00 | one in 54,182 | one in 1,317 | one in 90 |
| 13 | R$ 8.580,00 | one in 29,175 | one in 828 | one in 65 |
| 14 | R$ 15.015,00 | one in 16,671 | one in 544 | one in 48 |
| 15 | R$ 25.025,00 | one in 10,003 | one in 370 | one in 37 |
| 16 | R$ 40.040,00 | one in 6,252 | one in 260 | one in 29 |
| 17 | R$ 61.880,00 | one in 4,045 | one in 188 | one in 23 |
| 18 | R$ 92.820,00 | one in 2,697 | one in 139 | one in 19 |
| 19 | R$ 135.660,00 | one in 1845 | one in 105 | one in 16 |
| 20 | R$ 193.800,00 | one in 1,292 | one in 81 | one in 13 |
Unlike other contests, Mega da Virada does not accumulate, guaranteeing prizes in lower brackets even without a complete match.
Results and prize redemption
Therefore, the draws take place in São Paulo, with live transmission on Caixa’s social networks. Results and apportionment are available on the Caixa website.
While prizes can be redeemed at Caixa branches, with personal documents and the winning ticket.
Furthermore, the winners have 90 calendar days after the draw to receive the prize, otherwise the amount will be allocated to FIES.
