Mega-Sena draws R$40 million on Thursday night (9), at Espaço da Sorte, in São Paulo. The prize, from competition 2722, is accumulated and would yield millions more per year, if invested in the Savings Account or in other safe investments exempt from Income Tax, such as the CDB.
Bets can be feitas until 7pm on the day of the draw at lottery outlets or on the public bank’s electronic channels.
In Savings, the R$40 million prize yields R$262 thousand per month, more than R$2.6 million per year. In the CDB, which pays 100% of the Interbank Deposit Certificate (CDI), the fortune yields R$262 thousand every 30 days. See other income:
- IPCA+ Treasury: income of R$254 thousand per month
- Selic Treasury: R$267 thousand per month
Chances
For those who bet on a single ticket (which costs R$5), the probability of getting all six numbers right is one in 50 million. For those who complete the 20 tens game, which costs almost R$194,000, the chance increases considerably: one in 1,292.
How to play
Just choose six numbers from 1 to 60. The prize goes to the player who matches the six numbers drawn. It is also possible to win prizes by matching four or five numbers.
How to play online?
Anyone over the age of 18 can bet through Caixa Econômica Federal’s electronic channels. The minimum bet is R$30 and the maximum is R$500. The bet can be paid with Pix, credit and debit cards.
The bettor has the option to choose the number of numbers and also let the system define it randomly. The user can also turn to websites that generate random numbers for games.
Bolão
According to Caixa Econômica Federal, the jackpot is a modality that makes it possible to place bets in groups. And to play, just fill in the appropriate field on the steering wheel or ask the lottery attendant. Thus, each person receives a ticket with their share of the pool and can withdraw the prize individually.
Players can also buy shares in prize pools organized by lottery houses. In this case, an additional service fee of up to 35% of the quota value may be charged. In Mega-Sena, jackpots have a minimum price of R$15. However, each share cannot be less than R$6.
It is possible to create a pool of at least 2 and a maximum of 100 shares. A maximum of 10 bets per pool are permitted.
The bettor has the option to choose the number of numbers and also let the system define it randomly. The user can also turn to websites that generate random numbers for games.
