Mega-Sena: One Player Matches All 6 Numbers and Wins R$ 37,397,174.16

A bet placed in Indaiatuba/SP matched all 6 numbers drawn in Mega-Sena Contest 2816 (01/16) and will take home the prize of R$ 37,397,174.16.

The winning numbers were: 04 – 17 – 19 – 20 – 40 – 48.

In addition to the jackpot winner, here are the prizes for other categories in this contest:

5 hits: 63 winners, R$ 46,245.21 each

4 hits: 4,876 winners, R$ 853.58 each

The estimated prize for the next contest is R$ 3.5 million. To participate, bets must be placed by 7 p.m. (Brasília time) on the day of the draw at accredited lottery retailers or on the official Caixa website. There are 60 numbers available, and bets are made in games of 6 to 20 numbers. A 6-number bet costs R$ 5.00. The more numbers you choose, the higher the cost of the bet and the greater the chances of winning. You can also use the "Surpresinha" option to let the system pick the numbers for you or use the "Teimosinha" option to play the same numbers for 2, 3, 4, 6, 8, 9, or 12 consecutive contests.

What are the odds of winning the Mega-Sena jackpot?

The odds of hitting all six numbers with a simple 6-number bet are 1 in 50,063,860. However, Mega-Sena allows up to 20 numbers per bet, which costs R$ 193,800.00, reducing the odds to 1 in 1,292.

To claim prizes, players can go to a certified lottery retailer or a Caixa branch. Prizes exceeding R$ 2,259.20 can only be claimed at the bank with a valid ID, CPF, and the original betting receipt.