The latest draw for Brazil's popular lottery, the Mega-Sena, took place on Saturday, December 14, 2024, at 20:00 (Brasília time), at the Espaço da Sorte located on Avenida Paulista, São Paulo. The estimated prize for this contest, designated as number 2808, was R$ 11.2 million. Unfortunately for hopeful players, no one managed to hit the jackpot by correctly guessing all six drawn numbers. The winning numbers from the drawing were 10, 24, 33, 35, 41, and 46.
The results were transmitted live via the official channel of the Caixa Econômica Federal, which organizes the draws, and were also available on the Loterias Caixa Facebook page and YouTube channel. Following this draw, the next Mega-Sena contest, number 2809, is scheduled to occur on Tuesday, December 17, 2024, with an increased estimated prize of R$ 16 million due to the lack of winners from the current draw.
According to the Caixa Econômica Federal, winning the Mega-Sena's top prize requires correctly matching all six drawn numbers, and the odds of doing this with a single, simple bet of six numbers is approximately 1 in 50,063,860. Not all hope is lost for less fortunate players; there are also cash prizes for those who manage to guess four or five numbers:
- 60 players successfully matched five numbers and took home R$ 42,563.82 each.
- A total of 3,408 players matched four numbers, earning R$ 1,070.51 each.
Despite not hitting the grand prize, these wins still provide substantial payouts for many. Players across Brazil can place their bets at any lottery retailer, through the Loterias Caixa portal, or using their mobile banking apps. To enter the lottery, players simply mark from six to 20 numbers out of the 60 available on the betting slip. The minimum bet costs R$ 5.00, which allows players to select six numbers; for those willing to increase their odds, wagering more numbers increases both the potential payout and the cost of the ticket.
The popularity of the Mega-Sena remains strong, largely due to its substantial jackpots and frequent contests held three times weekly—Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays. Interest peaks during major draws, particularly when accumulations go above R$ 10 million, driving players to try their luck as they envision what they might do with their winnings. Many dream of changing their financial situations dramatically and enjoy the thrill of trying to win life-changing amounts.
No additional facts have emerged about the number of total bets placed for contest 2808 or specific details about payouts until the official announcement from Caixa following their evaluation. Players hoping to participate in the next draw must submit their bets by 19:00 (Brasília time) on the day of the drawing. This also applies to variations of betting strategies, such as the “Surpresinha,” where the system randomly selects numbers for the player, or the “Teimosinha,” allowing repeated entries with the same selection for multiple draws.
Players can keep track of the detailed results and statistics of past draws on the Caixa’s official websites and social media, which provide insights and updates on winning trends and historical data. This information is invaluable for many as they build strategies for their future bets.
With rising interest and engagement, the Mega-Sena lottery continues to be one of Brazil's most beloved pastimes. Whether playing for the dream of hitting the jackpot or simply enjoying the thrill of the game, players are eagerly anticipating the upcoming draws and the chance their ticket could be the next to win big.
For those participating, keeping tabs on previous winning numbers can be beneficial. For example, the last four draws have yielded:
- 2807 (December 12, 2024): 08, 25, 49, 52, 55, 56
- 2806 (December 10, 2024): 05, 11, 13, 33, 45, 46
- 2805 (December 7, 2024): 01, 06, 24, 47, 55, 58
- 2804 (December 5, 2024): 14, 24, 25, 31, 33, 60
For many Brazilians, the Mega-Sena is more than just lottery tickets; it’s part of their culture—imagining what they could do if they were the next big winner feeds their hopes and dreams.
