The draw for the 2,845th Mega-Sena lottery, held last Thursday (27), in São Paulo, had no winners in the six numbers. Thus, the prize accumulated to a total of R$40 million, promising to attract even more bets in the next draw, which takes place on Saturday (29).
Drawn numbers and prizes
The numbers drawn in the contest were: 10 – 31 – 40 – 52 – 54 – 56. Although there were no winners for the main prize, the other prize categories distributed significant amounts:
- 5 correct answers: 31 winning bets, each receiving R$86,551.10.
- 4 correct answers: 2,307 winning bets, with an individual prize of R$1,661.45.
How to bet on Mega-Sena
Bets can be placed until 7 pm (Brasília time), both at lottery outlets throughout the country and online, via the official Caixa Econômica Federal website.
To place a virtual bet, the interested party must register on the portal using personal data and a valid credit card. In addition, it is necessary to be over 18 years old to place any bet.
Bet values vary depending on the number of numbers chosen, starting at R$5 for a simple bet, which includes six numbers.
Chances of winning and biggest prizes in the category
The probability of winning the Mega-Sena jackpot depends on the type of bet placed. For example, for a simple bet with six numbers, the probability of winning is 1 in 50,063,860.
If the player opts for a bet of 15 numbers, which is the maximum number allowed and costs R$22,522.50, the chance increases to 1 in 10,003, according to information from Caixa.
Since 2013, some of the biggest Mega-Sena jackpots have stood out in nominal values. The biggest prize ever paid was R$317,853,788.54, awarded in the 2,525th draw, held in 2022. Other biggest prizes include:
- R$ 289,420,865, in contest 2,150 (2019).
- R$ 211,652,717.74, in contest 2,237 (2020).
- R$ 206,475,189.60, in contest 2,696 (2024).
These values are impressive and show how Mega-Sena can change the lives of winners.