Quina de São João: The Caixa Econômica Federal opened, this Monday (20/05), the bets for the Draw that does not accumulate
The Contest promises to pay an estimated prize of R$ 220 million, and whoever wants to try their luck can already place their bets.
The House Lottery
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Introduction:
Bets for the 2024 Quina de São João started being sold this Monday (20/05), by Caixa Econômica Federal, with an estimated prize of R$ 220 million. The draw for contest 6462 is scheduled to take place on June 22, starting at 8 p.m. (Brasília time), at Espaço da Sorte, located at Avenida Paulista, nº 750, in São Paulo/SP, with live broadcast on Caixa's YouTube channel.
This Contest is held in celebration of Saint John's day, a traditional date in Catholicism in June – the month of June festivals. Like the Mega da Virada, Dupla Sena de Páscoa, and Lotofácil da Independência, Quina de São João is a special lottery modality of Caixa Econômica Federal, whose prize does not accumulate.
A bit of Quina de São João history
Quina de São João made its debut in 2011 as an initiative to offer bettors a special opportunity to compete for significant prizes during the June festivities. Inspired by the tradition of Saint John's festivals, so popular in Brazil, the lottery became one of the most anticipated events on the draw calendar, alongside other special contests such as Mega da Virada, Dupla Sena de Páscoa, and Lotofácil da Independência. Since then, Quina de São João has become an annual tradition, attracting millions of players seeking the chance to win extraordinary prizes during this festive time.
In this draw, the prize does not accumulate, being distributed among those who hit four numbers if no one hits the five digits. This has occurred in previous years, such as in 2019 when the R$ 153.6 million was divided among 1,577 winners of the four numbers.
Records and Big Prizes:
This year's contest marks the 14th of Quina de São João, with a record prize estimated at R$ 220 million, which may increase even more. The largest prize ever paid in the history of this contest was R$ 216.7 million. In contest 6172 (06/24/2023), distributed among eight winning bets last year. The bets came from various regions of Brazil, such as Jaú/SP, Guaratuba/PR, Campo Grande/MS, Itaobim/MG, Belo Horizonte/MG, São Mateus do Maranhão/MA, Anápolis/GO, and Itabuna/BA. Previously, in 2021, in contest 5590 (06/26/2021), eight bets also divided R$ 204.8 million, and in 2022, contest 5881 (06/25/2022), 11 bets shared R$ 195.9 million, producing over 65 new millionaires.
In addition to the draws of 2023, 2022, and 2021, see other large prizes distributed by Quina de São João:
• Contest 5002, 06/24/2019, R$ 153,681,457.06, 1,577 winners received R$ 97,451.78 each.
• Contest 5299, 06/27/2020, R$ 152,585,916.25, 5 winners received R$ 30,517,183.25 each.
• Contest 4114, 06/24/2016, R$ 143,106,231.12, 8 winners received R$ 17,888,278.89 each.
** the prize was divided among 1,577 winning bets of 4 numbers.
Statistics and Most Drawn Numbers:
Since its first edition, the most drawn numbers in Quina de São João were:
55 was drawn four times
14 – 15 – 17 – 26 – 36 – 79 were drawn three times each.
How to Bet and Game Strategies
Bets on Quina de São João can be made on specific special draw forms, through the Loterias Caixa app, on the Loterias Caixa website, or at accredited lottery outlets. The value of each single bet is R$ 2.50, and players can choose from 5 to 15 numbers among the 80 available on the form. Strategies like Surpresinha, which lets the system choose the numbers, are also an option. It's worth noting that regular Quina contests continue to be drawn until June 8, offering continuous opportunities for players to try their luck.
Official Sweepstakes and Group Participation:
Players also have the option to participate in official Caixa sweepstakes or sweepstakes organized by Lottery Houses. Sweepstakes have a minimum price of R$ 12.50. However, each share cannot be less than R$ 3.50. It is possible to make a sweepstakes of at least 2 and up to 50 shares. A maximum of 10 bets per sweepstakes is allowed. In the case of a sweepstakes with more than one bet, all of them must contain the same number of forecast numbers. This is an option for those who wish to increase their chances of winning as a group.
What is the probability of winning the maximum prize in Quina?
The chance of hitting the main prize with a simple bet of 5 numbers is one in a little over 24 million. Those who bet 15 numbers, the game's value rises to R$ 7,507.50, but the chance of hitting the main prize increases to one in every 8,005.
Conclusion:
Quina de São João is more than just a draw; it's a celebration of luck and Brazilian tradition. Since its launch in 2011, it has become an annual milestone that captivates the imagination of bettors during the June festivities. With record prizes and the excitement of seeing drawn numbers, Quina de São João offers a unique lottery participation experience, bringing together friends, family, and even strangers around the hope of a transformed life. As regular contests continue to be drawn until June 8, Quina de São João promises to keep alive the tradition of offering exciting opportunities for players to try their luck and dream big.