Brazil’s Mega da Virada Sets Record R$850 Million Estimate After Payout Rule Shift

Overview

• Bets opened on November 1 for the special draw scheduled on December 31 at 22:00, and the prize does not accumulate, cascading to lower tiers if no one hits six numbers.
• From November 3, Caixa extended betting hours, with most games available until 21:00 and online and app purchases generally closing at 20:30.
• Players can wager at lottery retailers nationwide, via the Loterias Caixa website or app, or through Caixa internet banking, with a minimum Mega-Sena bet costing R$6.
• Regular draws continue this week, including Lotomania with R$8.5 million, Super Sete with R$3.6 million, and Quina with R$600,000, all broadcast live on Caixa channels.
• Saturday’s Mega-Sena contest 2,935 had no six-number winner, rolling the jackpot to about R$41 million.