The Brazilian lottery scene on December 21, 2024, was buzzing as several lottery results kept participants on the edge of their seats.
Starting with the Mega Sena, the regular draws are on hold as all bets placed until December 31 will contribute exclusively to the highly anticipated Mega da Virada. This special draw by the Caixa Econômica Federal (CEF) promises to offer players an estimated prize of R$ 600 million. This draw will take place on the last day of the year, marking the end of the year with potential life-changing wins.
The latest results from the regular Mega Sena draw, conducted on December 17, revealed the following numbers drawn: 02 - 04 - 15 - 28 - 34 - 39. Earlier, on December 14, the results were 10 - 46 - 41 - 35 - 24 - 33, and previously on December 12, the draw was 08 - 55 - 25 - 52 - 56 - 49. With such large stakes, the excitement around the Mega da Virada is palpable.
On the same day, the Loteria Federal also generated excitement with its 5928 draw. The first prize awarded R$ 1.35 million to the ticket holding numbers 8 - 1 - 2 - 8 - 2. Other noteworthy prizes included R$ 15,500 for the second prize (numbers 8 - 7 - 7 - 5 - 6) and R$ 14,000 for the third (3 - 5 - 8 - 6 - 0). The Loteria Federal draws are traditionally conducted on Wednesdays and Saturdays, and for this draw, players could tune in live on YouTube at 7 PM BRT.
Meanwhile, the Dia de Sorte lottery held its 1004 draw, showcasing the following winning numbers: 02 - 30 - 13 - 20 - 19 - 10 - 27, with the month of luck being January. This lottery, similar to its more popular peers, has specific mechanics allowing players to choose their lucky numbers along with the special 'Month of Luck' feature. This draws attention on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays each week.
A new player on the scene is the +Milionária, which held draw number 209 with accumulated prizes of R$ 29.5 million. The numbers drawn were 47 - 29 - 06 - 42 - 41 - 37, along with two drawn trevos. The potential windfall from this lottery certainly adds to the holiday excitement among Brazilian lottery enthusiasts.
Adding to the mix was the Timemania lottery, which reported its draw 2183 results comprising the following winning numbers: 63 - 55 - 28 - 36 - 16 - 27 - 06, with the heart team being 22 (Cascavel/PR). The Timemania allows players to pick 10 numbers and one team, offering various ways to win depending on how many numbers match the drawn ones.
All of these results lead enthusiasts to ponder their chances and plan for their next bets as they approach the end of the year with so many opportunities to win big. How exciting it must be for those hoping to enter the New Year with more than just good intentions, but perhaps even with millions of reais!
With the approaching Mega da Virada draw and these vibrant results, December 2024 is proving to be particularly thrilling for lottery players across Brazil.