Mega da Virada: special draw is coming

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The biggest competition of Mega Sena is coming: Mega da Virada. It is worth noting that this is a special contest that Caixa organizes every December 31st and therefore the amounts are usually higher than normal. 

This year the prize exceeded expectations and reached R$550 million, the highest amount in history. So, even though the regular draws continue to take place, you can now bet on Mega da Virada. 

Therefore, see below how much the special contest bet costs and find out more details about the contest. 

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How to bet on Mega da Virada? 

Contrary to what many people think, the value of Mega da Virada bets is the same. In other words, a simple bet, with six numbers, costs R$ 5.00 and the syndicates are R$ 15.00.  

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Furthermore, the ways to bet are also the same as in conventional competitions, check it out: 

  • Bet through website 
  • Through the app (available for Android and iOS);
  • For those who wish, there is still the option of going to lottery shops.

About the contest 

Even though Mega da Virada sales have already started, regular draws will continue to take place normally until December 17th. Therefore, from the 18th onwards, all bets will be exclusively for the special draw. 

It is worth noting that the draw will take place on December 31st, so don't waste any time and place your bet now! Unlike other contests, this amount does not accumulate, so if no one gets all six numbers right, the amount will go entirely to whoever gets five numbers right. If no one gets all five numbers right, the amount will go to whoever gets four numbers right. 

What are the biggest Mega da Virada prizes to date? 

Since it is a special contest, the Mega da Virada prize amounts are always surprising. So, check out the highest amounts to date: 

  • 2022: R$ 541.9 million;
  • 2021: R$$378.1 million;
  • 2020: R$ 325.2 million;
  • 2017: R$4T306.7 million;
  • 2019: R$ 304.2 million;
  • 2018: R$ 302.5 million;
  • 2014: R$ 263.2 million.

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