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The last Mega-Sena draw took place on Saturday (21), but no bets matched the six numbers and the prize accumulated in R$ 52 million. Thus, the next contest will take place on Tuesday (24), at Espaço da Sorte, in São Paulo.
So, if you want to compete for this millionaire amount, see below some ways to bet on Mega-Sena.
How can I bet on Mega-Sena?
Mega-Sena has very practical ways to bet, without you having to leave your home. So just download the app (available for Android and iOS) or access the website. There is also the option of betting in person at lottery shops throughout Brazil.
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What are the Mega-Sena bet types?
A simple Mega-Sena bet costs only R$ 5.00 and has six numbers and whoever chooses this option will have a 1 in 50,063,860 chance of winning the contest, according to information from Box.
The highest bet of the contest with 15 numbers, worth R$ 22,522.50, has a 1 in 10,003 chance of winning, according to Caixa. In other words, the more numbers you play, the more chances you have of taking home the main prize.
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However, since the 15 numbers are quite expensive, there is a way to increase your chances without paying so much. To do this, you can add a number to your single bet for R$ 35.00 or bet on Caixa's pools.
What are the highest awards to date?
It is important to note that Mega-Sena draws are held weekly, so it is common for the prizes to accumulate. Therefore, see below which were the five biggest prizes in the history of the contest to date:
- Contest 2,525, held on 10/01/2022: R$ 317,853,788.54;
- Contest 2,150, held on 05/11/2019: R$ 289,420,865;
- Contest 2,237, held on 2/27/2020: R$ 211,652,717.74;
- Competition 1,764, held on 11/25/2015: R$ 205,329,753.89;
- Competition 1,722, held on 12/22/2015: R$ 197,377,949.52.
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