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Bolão From Eusébio Wins R$158 Million Mega-Sena Jackpot

The next draw carries an estimated R$45 million following Caixa’s confirmation of the single-ticket payout.

Overview

  • Mega-Sena contest 2,979 on March 3 drew the numbers 18, 27, 37, 43, 47 and 53.
  • The winning ticket was a five-share bolão bought at Loteria Sorte Mais Brasil in Eusébio, Ceará, yielding about R$31.6 million per share.
  • Prize distribution included 128 quina winners at roughly R$38,728.95 each and 7,902 quadra winners at about R$1,034.09 each.
  • The draw took place at 21:00 in São Paulo with live transmission on Loterias Caixa social channels and Caixa’s YouTube.
  • Regional reports cite quina and quadra payouts across states such as Pernambuco (including Recife), Paraná and Piauí, and winners have 90 days to claim prizes.