Mega-Sena is the biggest lottery, known for its million-dollar prizes and the opportunity to change the lives of winners. Caixa Econômica Federal manages Mega-Sena, created in 1996 to offer significant prizes and raise resources for social projects in health, education and infrastructure.
The Emergence of Mega-Sena
The creation of Mega-Sena marked a new phase for Brazilian lotteries. Before it, there were already modalities such as Loto and Quina, but none had such attractive prizes or the same draw model. Launched on March 11, 1996, the modality introduced an innovation in the format: bettors choose six to 15 numbers out of 60 available. If no one matches the six numbers drawn, the prize accumulates, a feature that quickly attracted public attention.
The first draw took place in Brasília, with live broadcast. The event generated great expectations, but no bet matched all the scores in the inaugural contest, called Contest 001, resulting in the first accumulation in the history of Mega-Sena.
Another notable fact was the first winner in history, who emerged in Contest 002, held days after the initial draw. This winner launched the dream of many Brazilians of becoming millionaires through the lottery.
Evolution Over the Years
Since its launch, Mega-Sena has undergone several changes. The price of bets was readjusted over time, following economic factors such as inflation. Caixa Econômica Federal also introduced special competitions, such as Mega da Virada, in 2009. This modality takes place on the last day of the year, offering prizes accumulated throughout the period and which do not accumulate if no one matches all six numbers.
Impact in Brazil
Mega-Sena is not just about rewarding bettors. Mega-Sena allocates a significant part of the amount raised to social projects in various areas, reinforcing its role as a public financing tool. Furthermore, it has become a symbol of hope for millions of Brazilians who dream of financial independence.
The lottery continues to attract a large number of participants with each draw and consolidates its position as one of the largest initiatives of its kind in the country.
How to play Mega-Sena?
According to , bettors must use a wheel that contains 60 available options. Meanwhile, the minimum bet, with 6 numbers, costs R$5.00. Therefore, choosing more numbers increases both the bet value and the chances of winning.
In addition to marking the numbers manually, it is also possible to choose “Surpresinha”, which lets the system select the numbers automatically, or “Teimosinha”, to compete with the same combination in up to 12 consecutive contests.
Raffles and prizes
The draws take place three times a week: on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays. The gross prize corresponds to 43.35% of the total collected. Furthermore, the organizers distribute the prizes as follows:
- 35% for those who match all 6 numbers (Sena);
- 19% for those who got 5 numbers right (Quina);
- 19% for those who guess 4 numbers correctly (Quadra);
- 22% is accumulated for draws ending in 0 or 5;
- 5% is reserved for the “Mega da Virada”, the last draw of the year.
If there are no winners in one of the bands, the value accumulates for the next draw.
What is the biggest prize in the Mega-Sena?
The largest amount ever drawn in Mega-Sena took place on October 1, 2022. The prize was R$317.8 million. On that occasion, two bets hit six tens. One of them was from Caxias do Sul, in Rio Grande do Sul. The other was a pool from Fernandópolis, in São Paulo.
Odds of Winning
For example, the chance of getting all 6 right is 1 in 50,063,860. However, this probability increases according to the number of tens marked, but the cost of the bet also increases proportionally.
Bolão
Bettors can increase their chances by participating in pools. They can register for prizes organized by the lottery itself or form groups with friends. However, the minimum value of the pool is R$15.00, and each share must be at least R$6.00.
Prescription of premiums
Prizes not redeemed within 90 days after the draw go to the Student Financing Fund (FIES).
What is Mega da Virada?
Mega da Virada, also known as Mega-Sena da Virada, is the annual CAIXA Lottery competition that offers the biggest non-cumulative prize of the year. On the last day of December, a few hours before January, the draw rewards the person who matches the six numbers drawn. If there is no winner in this category, the prize is awarded to those who match five numbers, following this pattern until it is distributed to more than one person, if there are correct bets.
Participating in the contest is simple: just play a game at any physical lottery outlet or online, through the Caixa app or website. The value of the in-person bet is R$5, while virtual bets start at R$30. The amount paid varies depending on the number of numbers chosen, influencing the probability of success.
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