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MEGASENA
What is Mega-Sena
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It is Brazil’s main lottery, organized by the Caixa Econômica Federal.
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Created in 1996.
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Famous for its huge rollover prizes, including the Mega da Virada (special New Year’s Eve draw).
How to play
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The ticket has 60 numbers (1 to 60).
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Players must choose a minimum of 6 and a maximum of 20 numbers.
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The more numbers you pick, the higher your chances of winning — but the higher the cost of the bet as well.
Prize categories
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Sena (6 matches) → main jackpot.
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Quina (5 matches) → secondary prize.
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Quadra (4 matches) → smaller prize.
Odds
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Betting on 6 numbers → odds of 1 in 50,063,860 to hit the Sena.
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Betting on 7 numbers → odds of 1 in 7,151,980.
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Betting on 15 numbers (a common maximum in betting pools) → odds of 1 in 10,003.
Draws
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Held twice a week: Wednesdays and Saturdays.
Mega da Virada
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Takes place every December 31st.
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It does not roll over: the prize is awarded the same day to whoever matches 6, or to the 5- or 4-match categories if no one hits the Sena.
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The jackpot has already surpassed R$ 500 million.
Frequently Asked Questions | Megasena
What is the Mega-Sena lottery?
The Mega-Sena is the biggest and most popular lottery in Brazil, organized by Caixa Econômica Federal. It offers some of the largest jackpots in Latin America and is drawn twice a week, on Wednesdays and Saturdays.
How do you play the Mega-Sena?
Players select 6 to 15 numbers from a pool of 1 to 60. The more numbers you choose, the higher your chances of winning, but the ticket price also increases. Matching at least 4 numbers wins a prize.
What are the prize tiers in the Mega-Sena?
There are three main prize categories:
Sena (6 numbers) – Jackpot
Quina (5 numbers) – Secondary prize
Quadra (4 numbers) – Smaller prize
If no one matches all 6 numbers, the jackpot rolls over to the next draw.
Can foreigners play the Mega-Sena?
Yes. Foreigners can participate as long as they purchase tickets through authorized online platforms or while visiting Brazil. Winnings are paid in Brazilian Real (BRL).
What is the largest Mega-Sena jackpot ever won?
The biggest Mega-Sena prize was the “Mega da Virada” special New Year’s Eve draw in 2020, which reached over R$ 325 million (around USD 60 million at the time).