Mega da Virada Jackpot Set at R$1 Billion as Betting Cutoff Moves to 8 p.m. on Dec. 31

Overview

• Caixa confirmed the R$1 billion estimate and keeps wagers open in licensed outlets and on official digital platforms, with payment by Pix, credit card or internet banking for Caixa clients.
• The betting deadline was extended from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. (Brasília time) on Dec. 31, and the draw will occur at 10 p.m. with live streaming on Caixa’s YouTube channel.
• The special year‑end contest does not accumulate, so if no ticket hits six numbers the payout moves to winners with five numbers and then four.
• A simple six‑number ticket costs R$6 and carries odds of 1 in 50,063,860, while marking more numbers increases cost steeply for only marginally better chances.
• The pot grew after a regular Dec. 20 draw had no winner and after adjustments directed a larger share of collections to prizes, with 90% of the special contest’s pool allotted to the main bracket.