A bet made in Cuiabá (MT) single-handedly matched the six numbers in contest 2,795 of the Mega-Sena lottery, which was drawn on the night of Saturday, November 9, in São Paulo. The accumulated prize for this single bet reached an impressive R$201,963,763.26. This value places the prize among the ten largest ever paid in the history of Mega-Sena, excluding special contests such as Mega da Virada.
Drawn numbers and detailed prize pool
The numbers drawn in this contest were: 13, 16, 33, 43, 46 and 55. The prize for contest 2,795 was distributed as follows:
- 6 hits: 1 winning bet, receiving R$ 201,963,763.26.
- 5 hits: 242 winning bets, each taking R$49,426.51.
- 4 hits: 19,146 winning bets, with each one receiving R$892.48.
Understand how to bet on Mega-Sena
To participate in the Mega-Sena draws, interested parties can place their bets until 7pm (Brasília time) on the day of the draw.
To place your bets on Mega-Sena, you have two main options: go to a lottery office anywhere in Brazil or opt for the convenience of the internet. Place your bets online directly on the official Caixa Econômica Federal website. This website offers accessibility from various devices, such as cell phones, computers and other equipment connected to the internet.
Furthermore, it is important to highlight that, to bet online, there are some mandatory requirements. First, you must register on the Caixa Econômica Federal website. It is essential that the bettor is of legal age, that is, 18 years of age or older. Lastly, you need to have a valid credit card, as you will use it to pay for bets. These steps ensure that the betting process is safe and regulated.
Odds of Winning
The chances of winning in Mega-Sena vary depending on the number of tens chosen in the bet and the type of game. For a simple bet, which consists of choosing six tens and costs R$5, the probability of matching all tens and winning the maximum prize is 1 in 50,063,860. This information comes directly from Caixa Econômica Federal. On the other hand, when opting for a bet with 15 tens, which is the maximum limit allowed and costs R$22,522.50, the chances of winning increase to 1 in 10,003.
