The Mega-Sena lottery drawing for contest 2826 took place on the evening of Saturday, February 8, 2025, at the Espaço da Sorte in São Paulo, with the enticing prize estimated at R$ 39 million. Unfortunately for hopeful players, none won the main prize, leading to the total pot rolling over to R$ 47 million for the next drawing.
The numbers drawn were 06, 10, 20, 54, 58, and 60. While no one managed to hit all six numbers, there were still numerous winners of smaller amounts: 63 players matched five numbers, each taking home R$ 58,626.58, and 4,803 players correctly guessed four numbers, winning R$ 1,098.56 each.
The next Mega-Sena drawing is set for Tuesday, February 11, 2025, and the total prize will depend on whether there are winners from this current draw. Players can participate by purchasing tickets at authorized lottery retailers or online, with the minimum bet priced at R$ 5. For this, players choose six numbers from the pool of 60 available options, and they can win on matching four to six numbers.
The Mega-Sena stands as Brazil's premier lottery, consistently appealing to players across the nation. It conducts draws three times weekly—on Wednesdays and Saturdays, with additional special draws occasionally.
To maximize their chances of winning, players often explore different strategies, such as selecting more numbers or participating in organized groups, known as bolões, which allow shared costs and winnings. A regular six-number ticket offers odds of approximately 1 in 50,063,860 for hitting the jackpot, markedly lower than combining the maximum possible selection of 15 numbers, which drops the odds to about 1 in 10,003, albeit at significantly higher costs.
The odds are challenging, but the thrill of potentially winning life-changing sums keeps many returning to the lottery. Historically, the Mega-Sena has delivered massive jackpots, with record payouts totaling R$ 541.9 million, shared among five winners during the Mega da Virada event at the end of 2023.
Lotteries like the Mega-Sena play a notable role beyond entertainment; they contribute to public resources. A portion of the revenue generated is allocated to education, culture, and public safety initiatives. This ensures the continued popularity of the lottery among Brazilians, who join the ranks of hopeful participants each week.
With many players anticipated to try their luck for the upcoming draw, the excitement surrounding the Mega-Sena only intensifies. Once again, all eyes will turn to the drawing on February 11, as participants dream of becoming the lucky winners who will strike it rich.