A lottery player from the city of Ariquemes in the Brazilian state of Rondônia has secured a significant win, claiming a prize of R$70,000. The victory came from correctly matching five of the six numbers drawn in the latest Mega-Sena contest, number 3,005.
The official draw for this contest took place on the evening of Thursday, May 7th, in São Paulo. The winning sequence of numbers was revealed as 17, 23, 29, 30, 48, and 50. While the Rondônia resident celebrated their quina prize, no bettor managed to match all six numbers to hit the main jackpot.
As a result of no one claiming the top prize, the Mega-Sena jackpot has rolled over. The accumulated prize pool for the next draw now stands at an impressive R$45 million, setting the stage for another high-stakes contest.
For those looking to try their luck in future draws, the process is straightforward. Bets for the Mega-Sena can be placed until 8:00 PM (Brasília time) at any authorized lottery outlet across the country. Alternatively, players can use the official Loterias Caixa website or mobile application, available on various devices.
Digital pool bets, known as 'bolões,' have a slightly later deadline. These must be purchased by 8:30 PM exclusively through the Loterias Online portal or the app. Payment for online bets can be completed via PIX, credit card, or internet banking for Caixa account holders. Participants must be 18 years of age or older.
The odds of winning the Mega-Sena jackpot vary based on the bet type. A simple six-number bet, which costs R$6, offers a 1 in 50,063,860 chance of hitting the top prize. For those willing to invest more, a maximum bet of 20 numbers, priced at R$232,560, improves the odds to 1 in 1,292.
The g1 network has been providing live coverage of all Caixa lottery draws since April, broadcasting moments before each contest on its website and YouTube channel. This allows viewers to watch the results unfold in real time.
Based on reporting from g1.