Dupla Sena: one bettor hits the 6 numbers in the 1st draw and wins R$ 8,718,980.56

A bet placed in Caeté/MG matched the 6 numbers drawn in the 1st Draw of Dupla Sena Contest 2697 (08/05) and will take home the prize of R$ 8,718,980.56.

The numbers drawn were:

1st Draw: 03 – 11 – 13 – 30 – 32 – 42.

2nd Draw: 06 – 24 – 25 – 26 – 40 – 50.

In addition to the winning bet, see the prizes for the other categories in this contest:

1st draw:

5 hits: 22 winners, R$ 6,560.80

4 hits: 1,511 winners, R$ 109.17

3 hits: 30,656 winners, R$ 2.69

2nd draw:

6 hits: No winners

5 hits: 22 winners, R$ 5,904.72

4 hits: 1,617 winners, R$ 102.01

3 hits: 29,797 winners, R$ 2.76

In Dupla Sena, two draws are carried out per contest, and you win by matching 3, 4, 5, or 6 numbers in the first and/or second draw. There are 50 available numbers, and bets are made on games of 6 to 15 numbers. The cost of a bet with 6 numbers is R$ 2.50. The more numbers you mark, the higher the value of the bet and the greater the chances of winning. You can also use "Surpresinha" to let the system choose the numbers for you, or compete with the same bet for 2, 3, 4, 6, 8, 9, or 12 consecutive contests through Teimosinha.

What is the probability of winning the top prize in Dupla Sena?

The probability of matching the six numbers with a simple bet is 1 in every 15,890,700. However, Dupla Sena allows the selection of up to 15 numbers, with the value of this bet costing R$ 12,512.50, but the chances of winning become one in 3,174.

To claim the prizes, players can go to a licensed lottery house or a Caixa agency. Gross amounts over R$ 2,259.20 can only be claimed at the bank upon presentation of identification, CPF, and bet receipt.