Mega da Virada Prize Hits R$1 Billion as Caixa Extends Betting Deadline to 8 p.m. on Dec. 31

Overview

• Bets are accepted nationwide at lottery retailers and through Loterias Caixa online and app until 20:00 Brasília time on December 31, with Pix, credit card and internet banking payment options.
• The special New Year’s draw does not roll over; absent a six-number match, the payout shifts to five-number winners, then to four-number winners.
• A basic six-number play costs R$6 and carries odds of 1 in 50,063,860, while choosing up to 20 numbers raises the chance at a cost of R$232,560.
• Official pools provide individual share receipts that secure prize distribution, whereas informal syndicates rely on trust and offer no legal guarantee.
• The R$1 billion estimate stems from higher ticket sales and changes that doubled the regular allocation to prizes to 10% and direct 90% of the special pool to the top tier.