The Caixa Econômica Federal held the draw for Lotomania contest 2768 on Friday, May 9, 2025, starting at 20h (Brasilia time). The extraction of the numbers took place at Espaço da Sorte, in São Paulo, with an estimated prize of R$ 6.3 million. The numbers drawn were: 04, 46, 26, 78, 96, 43, 28, 23, 67, 87, 37, 38, 18, 27, 53, 69, 50, 75, 64, and 36.
The draw can be followed live on the Caixa's YouTube channel and social networks. To compete for the prize, participants must place their bets by 19h on the day of the draw, either at any lottery house or online through the Caixa lottery website or application.
Despite the enticing prize pool, no one hit the jackpot by matching all 20 numbers. However, 13 bets managed to get 19 numbers right, with each winning R$ 24,954.48. Additionally, 119 bets correctly guessed 18 numbers, earning R$ 1,703.83 each. There were also 1,228 winning bets that matched 17 numbers, each receiving R$ 165.11. Furthermore, 6,535 winning plays matched 16 numbers for a prize of R$ 31.02, while 23,782 bets that matched 15 numbers received R$ 8.52.
The next draw, Lotomania 2769, is scheduled for Monday, May 12, 2025, starting at 20h. The prize for this upcoming contest is estimated to be R$ 7.5 million, enticing many to try their luck once again.
To participate in Lotomania, players must choose 50 numbers from a pool of 100. The cost of a single bet is R$ 3.00, and players can win prizes for matching 20, 19, 18, 17, 16, 15, or even none of the numbers drawn. The odds of winning the grand prize by matching all 20 numbers is approximately 1 in 11,372,635, while the odds of winning by matching none are the same.
The draws are held three times a week—on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays—at 20h. Players have the option to let the system randomly select their numbers through a feature called Surpresinha, or they can opt to play the same numbers for multiple contests using Teimosinha.
For those interested in claiming their winnings, prizes can be redeemed at any accredited lottery house or at Caixa agencies. However, if the gross prize exceeds R$ 2,259.20, winners must present their original identity document with CPF and the winning ticket at a Caixa agency. Additionally, prizes of R$ 10,000 or more are paid within a minimum of two business days after presentation at the agency.
Players should be mindful that they have 90 days from the draw date to claim their prizes. After this period, any unclaimed amounts are transferred to the national treasury for application in the Student Higher Education Financing Fund (FIES).
As the excitement builds for the next draw, many players are strategizing their bets. Some suggest analyzing past winning numbers and patterns, while others recommend joining a Bolão (pool) to increase their chances of winning at a lower cost per ticket.
In summary, Lotomania remains one of the most popular lotteries in Brazil, with its unique structure of rewarding players for various levels of matching numbers. Whether you're a seasoned player or a newcomer, the thrill of potentially winning a life-changing amount keeps participants coming back for more.
