Bets on federal lotteries will generate R$ 12,20 billion for social sectors in 2025.
The Brazilian Federal Savings Bank (Caixa Econômica Federal) transferred R$ 12,207 billion to social areas in 2025 through Caixa Lotteries, a value practically stable compared to the R$ 12,19 billion registered in 2024 and representing a significant jump compared to the R$ 9,2 billion of 2023. The distribution of funds followed the legal allocation defined for each lottery modality. The transfers occurred throughout the year to different sectors.
Of the total amount, R$ 10,177 billion corresponds to direct social transfers, distributed among social security, public safety, sports, culture, education, and health, while R$ 2,030 billion refers to income tax levied on prizes paid to bettors. In practice, this means that almost half of each real wagered on federal lotteries is converted into resources to finance public policies throughout the country, as determined by legislation in force since 1962.
Check out the Caixa Loterias payments to legal beneficiaries in 2025.
Social security concentrated the largest share of resources, absorbing almost 44% of direct transfers (not considering income tax). It received R$ 4,469 billion of the total collected by federal lotteries, representing 36,6% of the total amount. Public security obtained R$ 2,547 billion, equivalent to 20,9% of the resources, divided between the National Public Security Fund (FNSP), with R$ 1,780 billion, and the National Penitentiary Fund (Funpen), with R$ 767,5 million.
The sports sector received R$ 1,928 billion from bets placed in 2025, representing 15,8% of the total. The Ministry of Sport received the largest share (R$ 641,1 million), followed by the Brazilian Olympic Committee (COB), with R$ 452,8 million, the State and Federal District Sports Secretariats (R$ 254,5 million), and the Brazilian Paralympic Committee (CPB), with R$ 251,7 million. Football clubs also benefited, having received R$ 106,5 million in the year. Completing the list are the Brazilian Club Committee (R$ 117,1 million), the confederations of school and university sports (R$ 84 million combined), the Brazilian Paralympic Club Committee (R$ 17,8 million), and the National Federation of Clubs (R$ 2,5 million).
The National Culture Fund (FNC) received R$ 745,5 million, corresponding to 6,1% of the allocated funds. These resources promote artistic and cultural production in various regions of Brazil, encompassing cinema, theater, music, and cultural heritage. The Student Financing Fund (Fies) received R$ 474,8 million from federal lotteries, representing 3,9% of the total. These resources correspond to unclaimed prizes—those not redeemed by winners within 90 days—which are fully transferred to FIES, as stipulated by Law 13.756/2018. In other words, even when a bettor does not claim their prize, the funds continue to benefit society.
Funds dedicated to health and childhood also received a portion of the lottery revenue, totaling R$ 12,2 million (0,1% of the total). The Brazilian Red Cross was included in the list of beneficiaries of lottery funds in 2025. Fenapaes and Fenapestalozzi also received funds from lottery revenue during that period.
Percentages defined by specific legislation.
Current legislation establishes the distribution of revenue from federal lotteries. Percentages determined by law, approved by the National Congress, define how much each sector receives. The funds are allocated to specific funds according to legal guidelines.
The National Public Security Fund (FNSP) is among the recipients of the funds. The National Penitentiary Fund (Funpen) also receives a portion of the lottery revenue. The National Fund for Children and Adolescents (FNCA) and the Brazilian Olympic Committee (COB) are also listed among the beneficiaries.
Each bet contributes to programs that benefit millions of Brazilians, according to Caixa Loterias. The 12 lottery modalities represent a complementary source of funding for public policies in the country. Since 1962, when the Union delegated the management of federal lotteries to CAIXA, social transfers have been provided for by law and function as a continuous source of funding for essential public services.
Mega da Virada boosts December payouts
December was, by far, the month with the highest volume of prize money in 2025: R$ 1,949 billion, equivalent to 16% of the entire year concentrated in a single month. The reason is the Mega da Virada 2025 lottery, which raised R$ 3,05 billion, an increase of 22,6% compared to 2024, and paid out the largest prize in the history of Brazilian lotteries: R$ 1,09 billion.
The monthly evolution also shows other important peaks: January registered R$ 1,073 billion in transfers (driven by the previous year's New Year's Eve Income Tax), and September reached R$ 1,179 billion, impacted by the Independence Day Lotofácil lottery. The lowest month was March, with R$ 778,3 million, followed by November, with R$ 798,3 million.
The year 2025 brought challenges for federal lotteries. In the first half of the year, total revenue was R$ 11,6 billion, a 6% decrease compared to the same period in 2024, mainly due to a smaller number of accumulated prizes. Meanwhile, online sports betting ( bets ) generated R$ 17,4 billion in the same period, highlighting direct competition for the Brazilian bettor's wallet.
To rebalance the scenario, Caixa adjusted the prices of six lottery games starting July 9th: Mega-Sena increased from R$ 5,00 to R$ 6,00; Lotofácil from R$ 3,00 to R$ 3,50; and Quina, Dupla Sena, and Super Sete rose from R$ 2,50 to R$ 3,00. The stated objective was to maintain the sustainability of the games, increase prizes, and consequently, increase social contributions. The strategy seems to have worked: in the third quarter, lotteries registered a 9,9% growth in revenue compared to the same period in 2024, and December closed the year with record revenue from the Mega da Virada (New Year's Eve Mega-Sena).
Official platforms publish information about destination.
The Brazilian Federal Savings Bank (Caixa Econômica Federal) provides data on fundraising through various channels. The official Lottery portal has a dedicated section for each lottery modality regarding social fundraising. The website allows users to consult annual reports and the distribution of revenue for each modality, including that of 2025.
The Caixa Lotteries app offers a dedicated area for social transfers. Users can track the data through this tool. The institution publishes quarterly management reports and financial statements of Caixa Loterias SA.
The documents present revenue collection, allocation of resources, and performance indicators. Caixa holds international security and transparency certifications issued by the World Lottery Association (WLA) and the British Standards Institution (BSI). The Federal Court of Accounts (TCU) oversees the institution.
Data from federal lotteries is public. The federal lottery system encompasses specific legislation, multiple beneficiary funds, and different allocation percentages. In 2025, these resources helped fund everything from social security to the training of Olympic athletes, including public safety, culture, and higher education. For the bettor, the data reveals an often-unknown dimension: when playing Mega-Sena, Lotofácil, or any other game, they are not only competing for prizes, but are also directly contributing to the country's development.
