The 2878th Mega-Sena lottery draw will be held this Saturday (21), with an estimated prize of R$130 million. Those interested can place their bets until 7 pm, both at lottery shops and through Caixa Econômica Federal‘s digital channels.
The minimum bet costs R$5 and requires marking six numbers between 1 and 60. The chance of winning the top prize with this type of game is one in 50,063,860. For those who want to increase their odds, there are more expensive options.
With 15 numbers, for example, the value exceeds R$22,000 and the chance of winning goes up to one in 10,003. Whoever marks 20 numbers, paying almost R$194,000, has a one in 1,292 chance of becoming a millionaire.
How to participate and ways to play Mega-Sena
Online betting is available to those over 18 years of age. The minimum amount to play through digital channels is R$20 and the maximum amount allowed per purchase is R$500. Payments can be made with Pix, debit or credit card.
The player can choose the numbers manually or let the system do it randomly. It is also possible to use platforms that generate automatic numbers.
The bettor wins the top prize by matching all six drawn numbers. However, there are also rewards for those who score four or five points.
To increase their chances of winning, many players opt for the pool, a group option that allows them to share the costs and, if there is a prize, also the profits.
Prize redemption
Winners can withdraw amounts of up to R$2,259.20 directly at any lottery outlet within 90 days after the draw date.
Anyone who wins amounts above R$2,259.20 must withdraw the prize directly from Caixa Econômica Federal branches, presenting an official document with photo and CPF. The institution also requires proof of the registered bet.
