The next Mega-Sena draw – contest number 2612 – can pay an estimated prize of R$ 50 million to the player who hits the six numbers of the lottery alone.
The draw will take place this Wednesday, July 19th, at 20:00 GMT, and bets are still open for those wishing to try their luck.
In the previous contest, Mega-Sena 2611, held on Saturday, July 15, 178 bets across Brazil hit five tens, each winning a prize of R$ 25.4 thousand. The numbers drawn were: 04 – 12 – 18 – 21 – 25 – 49.
As nobody hit the six tens last Saturday, the prize accumulated to R$ 50 million in today’s Mega-Sena draw.
How to bet on the Mega-Sena?
Bets can be placed until 7 pm (Brasília time) this Wednesday through the Loterias Caixa website or through the application. It is also possible to buy the ticket at lottery houses throughout Brazil.
The minimum bet amount for Mega-Sena 2612 is R$5.00.
Draws take place at regular hours, at 8 pm, at Espaço da Sorte, in São Paulo, SP.
Caixa pool
For those who prefer to bet in groups and in larger amounts, Caixa’s official pool is also an option that increases the chances of winning.
In the Mega-Sena betting wheel, there is a specific field for this type of bet, with a minimum price of R$ 15.00 in the Mega-Sena and each minimum share of R$ 6.00.
The pool can have from two to 100 odds, with a maximum of 10 bets per syndicate, containing the same number of numbers.
The odds of winning the prize
In each Mega-Sena contest, the chances of winning vary according to the number of dozens selected and the type of bet placed.
In the simple bet, where only six tens are chosen at a cost of R$ 5, the probability of hitting the main prize is 1 in 50,063,860, according to information provided by Caixa Econômica Federal.
On the other hand, when placing a bet with a maximum of 15 tens, whose value is BRL 22,522.50, the probability of hitting the prize is 1 in 10,003.