Lotofácil: one bettor hits all 15 numbers and wins R$ 1,742,202.48

A bet placed in Uberaba/MG hit all 15 numbers drawn in contest 3179 (08/12) of Lotofácil and will take the prize of R$ 1,742,202.48.

The winning numbers were: 03 – 04 – 05 – 07 – 08 – 11 – 12 – 16 – 17 – 18 – 21 – 22 – 23 – 24 – 25.

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

14 hits: 272 winners, R$ 1,918.59

13 hits: 7,922 winners, R$ 30.00

12 hits: 88,550 winners, R$ 12.00

11 hits: 515,458 winners, R$ 6.00

To participate in Lotofácil, the bet must be placed until 7 p.m. (Brasilia time) on the draw day at accredited lottery shops or on the official Caixa website. There are 25 available numbers, and bets can be placed on games of 15 to 20 numbers. The smallest bet costs R$ 3.00, while the most expensive one exceeds R$ 46.5 thousand. It is also possible to use the "Surpresinha" to let the system choose the numbers for you, or compete with the same bet for 3, 6, 12, 18, or 24 consecutive contests through Teimosinha.

What is the probability of winning the Lotofácil jackpot?

The chance of hitting the main prize with a simple bet of 15 numbers is one in almost 3.3 million. Playing with 16 numbers, the game price rises to R$ 48.00, but the probabilities increase: they become one in just over 204 thousand. Those who bet on 20 numbers, the chance of hitting the main prize becomes one in 211. With a minimum bet, the chance of winning at least the R$ 6 prize is one in 11.