Mega da Virada 2024 awarded eight bets from various parts of Brazil, distributing a historic total of R$635,486,165.38. The lottery numbers drawn were 01, 17, 19, 29, 50, and 57.
According to Caixa Econômica Federal, all individual winners have already withdrawn their prizes. These bettors are from the cities of Brasília (DF), Nova Lima (MG), Curitiba (PR), Pinhais (PR), Osasco (SP) and Tupã (SP), with each bet receiving R$ 79,435,770.67.
However, there are still winning prize pools in which only part of the participants claimed the prize. In Brasília, a pool with three participants has already withdrawn the prize, while other pools in Curitiba, Brasília, Pinhais and Osasco are still awaiting full redemption.
In addition to the main prize winners, 2,201 bets hit the corner, receiving R$65,895.79 each. The 190,779 winners on the court won R$1,086.04 each.
Chances of winning at Mega
The probability of winning at Mega da Virada varies depending on the number of numbers played. With a six-number bet, the chance of winning the top prize is 1 in over 50 million. With 20 numbers, the chances increase to 1 in every 1,292.
All balls used in the draws are made of solid rubber, weighing 66 grams and with a diameter of 50 millimeters. According to Caixa Econômica, these characteristics are regularly checked to guarantee the impartiality of the process, ensuring that each ball has the same physical condition and probability of being drawn.
How to redeem the Mega da Virada prize
Winners can receive their prizes at Caixa branches. For amounts equal to or greater than R$10,000, payment occurs at least two business days after presentation of the winning ticket and identification document.
If the ticket came from a lottery, the winner must identify themselves on the back before leaving home. Furthermore, the deadline for redemption is 90 calendar days from the date of the draw. After this period, the amount goes to the Student Financing Fund (Fies).
