Key Facts
- ✓ Contest 2.959 offers a prize of R$20 million.
- ✓ The draw takes place at 21:00 on Tuesday, January 13, in São Paulo.
- ✓ The minimum bet is R$6, with a deadline of 20:00.
- ✓ The probability of winning with a six-number bet is 1 in 50,063,860.
Quick Summary
The Mega-Sena contest 2.959 is offering a prize of R$20 million for the winners of the six numbers. The draw is scheduled for Tuesday, January 13, at 21:00 in São Paulo. This opportunity follows the previous Saturday's contest, which did not result in any winners for the top prize.
Bets for the upcoming draw can be placed until 20:00. Participants have multiple options for placing their bets, including physical lottery retailers and digital platforms. The minimum cost for a bet is R$6. Digital pools have a slightly later deadline and specific payment methods are available for online participation.
Contest Details and Timing
The Mega-Sena contest 2.959 is set to distribute a prize of R$20 million. This amount is reserved for bettors who successfully match all six numbers drawn. The draw is scheduled to take place at 21:00 on Tuesday, January 13, in São Paulo.
The previous contest, held on Saturday, January 10, concluded without any bets matching the six winning numbers. This lack of a winner for the top prize has allowed the jackpot to roll over to the current contest. The lottery holds three draws weekly, taking place on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays.
How to Participate
Bets for the Mega-Sena can be placed until 20:00 (BrasÃlia time). Participants can visit any lottery retailer across the country or use the Loterias Caixa website and mobile application. The application is available for smartphones, computers, and other devices. The minimum bet cost is R$6.
For those interested in digital pools, purchases can be made until 20:30. This option is available exclusively through the Loterias Online portal and the associated application. Payments for online bets can be processed using:
- PIX
- Credit card
- Internet banking (for Caixa account holders)
Participation is restricted to individuals who are 18 years of age or older.
Winning Probabilities
The likelihood of winning a Mega-Sena prize depends on the number of dezenas (numbers) selected and the type of bet placed. According to Caixa, the probabilities vary significantly based on the complexity of the bet.
For a standard game involving only six dezenas, which costs R$6, the probability of winning the jackpot is 1 in 50,063,860. Conversely, placing a bet with the maximum allowed number of dezenas—20—costs R$232,560.00. The probability of winning with a 20-dezena bet is 1 in 1,292.