Last Monday (9), the draw for the special Lotofácil da Independência draw (nº 3,190) took place, held in São Paulo. Lotofácil, one of the most popular lottery types in Brazil, distributed a total prize of R$206 million.
Among the bettors, 86 matched all 15 numbers drawn, guaranteeing an individual prize of R$2,354,726.30.
Drawn numbers
The numbers drawn in this contest were: 03 – 04 – 05 – 06 – 10 – 12 – 13 – 15 – 16 – 18 – 19 – 21 – 22 – 23 – 25.
Other correct categories also rewarded participants, in addition to the winners who matched 15 numbers. Check it out below:
Other winners in Lotofácil da Independência
Lotofácil distributed these prizes to a large number of players, which demonstrates how it allows many participants to achieve victories. See below:
| Hit Category | Number of Winners | Prize Value per Bet |
|---|---|---|
| 14 hits | 12,294 bets | R$ 1.353,14 |
| 13 hits | 360,015 bets | R$ 30,00 |
| 12 hits | 4,072,967 bets | R$ 12,00 |
| 11 hits | 21,478,821 bets | R$ 6,00 |
Division of the main prize by state
The 86 winners who matched the 15 numbers are distributed across different regions of Brazil. See below the breakdown of winners by state:
| State | Number of Winning Bets |
|---|---|
| Alagoas | 1 bet |
| Amazonas | 1 bet |
| Bahia | 3 bets |
| Ceará | 2 bets |
| Distrito Federal | 5 bets |
| Goiás | 9 bets |
| Maranhão | 2 bets |
| Minas Gerais | 12 bets |
| Mato Grosso do Sul | 1 bet |
| Mato Grosso | 3 bets |
| Paraíba | 2 bets |
| Pernambuco | 3 bets |
| Paraná | 9 bets |
| Rio de Janeiro | 3 bets |
| Roraima | 1 bet |
| Rio Grande do Sul | 2 bets |
| Santa Catarina | 5 bets |
| São Paulo | 17 bets |
How Lotofácil works
Lotofácil is known for the simplicity of its rules and chances of winning. Players can choose 15 to 20 numbers from the 25 available on the wheel.
If you prefer, there is the option of letting the system automatically choose the numbers, through the “surprise”.
How it works and betting values
At Lotofácil, anyone who matches 11 to 15 numbers receives prizes. As the number of hits increases, the prize value also increases. See below how the prizes work:
- 15 hits: Biggest prize, like the examples above.
- 14 hits: Intermediate prize.
- 13, 12 and 11 hits: Smaller prizes, but which allow a large number of bettors to be awarded.
Single bets on Lotofácil cost R$3 and can be placed both at lottery outlets and on the official Loterias Caixa website. Furthermore, the process is quick, and the chances of winning are higher compared to other lotteries, which explains its popularity.
Betting in pools
Another option frequently used by Lotofácil players is the pool. In this type of bet, a group of people can bet together. The main features of the pool are:
- Minimum pool price: R$12.
- Minimum value per share: R$4.
- Number of shares: Depending on the number of numbers bet.
Check the table with the maximum number of odds for each type of bet:
| Number of Numbers in the Bet | Maximum shares in the Bolão |
|---|---|
| 15 numbers | 7 shares |
| 16 numbers | 25 shares |
| 17 numbers | 30 shares |
| 18 numbers | 35 shares |
| 19 numbers | 70 shares |
| 20 numbers | 100 shares |
