Lotofácil: three bettors hit all 15 numbers and win $1,802,875.16 each; check the numbers

A bet placed in Jacinto/MG, one in Timbaúba/PE, and another in Iracema/RR hit the 15 numbers drawn in the Lotofácil contest 3180 (08/13) and will take home the prize of $1,802,875.16 each.

The numbers drawn were: 02 – 04 – 05 – 06 – 08 – 10 – 12 – 13 – 15 – 16 – 17 – 18 – 19 – 20 – 21.

In addition to the winning bets, see the prizes for the other categories of this contest:

14 hits: 460 winners, $1,646.69

13 hits: 15,752 winners, $30.00

12 hits: 180,007 winners, $12.00

11 hits: 934,300 winners, $6.00

To participate in Lotofácil, bets must be placed by 7 pm (Brasília time) on the day of the draw at accredited lottery outlets or on the official Caixa website. There are 25 numbers available, and bets are placed in games of 15 to 20 numbers. The cheapest bet costs $3.00, while the most expensive reaches over $46.5 thousand. You can also use "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's value rises to $48.00, but the odds increase: they become one in just over 204 thousand. For those betting on 20 numbers, the chance of hitting the main prize increases to one in 211. With the minimum bet, the chance of winning at least the $6 prize is one in 11.