This Tuesday (2), Mega-Sena will hold the long-awaited draw for contest 2,744, with an accumulated prize of an impressive R$120 million.
The event will take place from 8pm (Brasília time), at Espaço da Sorte, on Avenida Paulista, São Paulo, with live broadcast on Caixa’s YouTube channel and Loterias Caixa‘s Facebook page.
In the last winning draw, held on June 8, a single bettor from Ponta Grossa (PR) took home the jackpot of R$ 114,104,458.33, becoming one of this year’s big winners.
How to participate?
To participate in today’s draw, you can place your bets until 7pm via the Loterias Caixa app or on the Loterias Caixa portal. In addition, simple bets, with six chosen numbers, are available at lottery outlets throughout Brazil for R$5 per game.
For those looking to maximize their chances of winning, pools are an excellent option. They allow several bettors to share the costs and significantly increase the odds of success.
You can organize pools between friends, family or through online platforms specializing in lotteries, such as Loterias Online da Caixa.
Odds of winning the Mega-Sena
The odds of success in Mega-Sena vary depending on the number of numbers played. In a simple bet, with six numbers, the chance of winning the main prize is 1 in 50,063,860.
In a pool with more numbers, participants can adjust the probabilities according to the number of shares purchased and the numbers chosen.
Receiving the prize
You can claim prizes at any accredited lottery outlet or at Caixa branches. For gross amounts above R$2,259.20, payment only takes place at bank branches.
It is necessary to present an original identity document with CPF and the original, winning receipt for the bet. Finally, prizes of R$10,000.00 or more are paid within two business days after presentation at the bank branch.
