Mega-Sena jackpot accumulates to R$ 230 million and has the 2nd largest prize in history.
No one guessed the six numbers in the 3.073rd Mega-Sena draw, held this Thursday (October 22nd) in São Paulo. The estimated prize was R$ 206,4 million. With the jackpot accumulating, the next draw should pay R$ 230 million to the bettor who correctly guesses the six numbers.
The numbers drawn were: 4, 13, 23, 28, 41 and 58.
In the secondary prize categories, 203 bets matched five numbers, and each winner received R$ 23.138,67. In the simple five-number category, another 13.143 tickets matched four numbers and won R$ 510,55 each.
Historical context of the award
If the accumulated prize of R$ 230 million is paid out in full in the next draw, it will be the second largest prize ever distributed in regular Mega-Sena contests. The record belongs to contest 2.525, on October 1, 2022, when two winning tickets split R$ 317,8 million. In second place is contest 2.150, on May 11, 2019, with a single winner and a prize of R$ 289,4 million.
The estimated prize of R$ 230 million also surpasses the most recent large prize; in contest 3.042, held on August 9th of this year, a bettor won R$ 164,8 million.
How to bet
Bets for the next draw can be placed at any lottery outlet in the country or through Caixa Econômica Federal's digital channels, closing at 20 pm (Brasilia time). The minimum bet, with six numbers, costs R$ 6. Digital group bets are available until 20:30 pm, exclusively through the Loterias Online portal and the app.
Online payments are accepted via PIX, credit card, or internet banking for Caixa account holders. You must be at least 18 years old to participate.
The odds of winning the main prize vary depending on the number of numbers played. With the minimum bet of six numbers, the probability is one in 50.063.860, according to Caixa. Those who opt for the maximum bet, with 20 numbers at a cost of R$ 232.560, have a one in 1.292 chance of getting everything right.
For those who prefer to play in groups, the group bets organized by accredited lottery retailers have a minimum value of R$ 18, with a minimum share per participant of R$ 7. Each group bet can include from two to 100 shares, with up to ten different bets, and there may be a service fee of up to 35% on the value of each share.
Mega-Sena holds three weekly draws, on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Sundays.
