Key Facts
- ✓ Contest 2.956 offers a prize of R$3.5 million.
- ✓ The draw takes place on Tuesday at 21:00 in São Paulo.
- ✓ The minimum bet costs R$6 and closes at 20:00.
- ✓ The Mega da Virada paid R$1.09 billion to six winners.
- ✓ Participants must be 18 years or older.
Quick Summary
Contest 2.956 of the Mega-Sena offers an estimated prize of R$3.5 million for bettors who match all six drawn numbers. The draw is scheduled to take place at 21:00 on Tuesday, January 6, in São Paulo.
This follows the special New Year's draw, known as the Mega da Virada, which distributed R$1.09 billion among six winning tickets. Each winning ticket received R$181,892,881.09. Betting for the standard game closes at 20:00, with a minimum cost of R$6 per selection. The lottery holds three weekly draws on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays.
Participants must be 18 years or older. The probability of winning the top prize with a simple six-number bet is 1 in 50,063,860, while a maximum 20-number bet costs R$232,560.00 and offers odds of 1 in 1,292.
Upcoming Draw Details
The Mega-Sena contest 2.956 is set to award a prize of R$3.5 million to any bettor who successfully matches all six numbers drawn. The official draw will occur at 21:00 on Tuesday, January 6, in São Paulo.
This current prize amount is distinct from the recent Mega da Virada event held on January 1. That special contest offered a massive jackpot of R$1.09 billion. The accumulated prize was shared equally among six winning tickets, with each receiving a payout of R$181,892,881.09.
The standard Mega-Sena schedule includes three draws every week. These take place on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays, providing regular opportunities for participation.
How to Participate
Bettors can place their wagers for the Mega-Sena through various channels. Physical bets can be made at any lottery retailer across the country until 20:00 (Brasília time). Digital bets are available via the Loterias Caixa website and mobile application, accessible on smartphones and computers.
The minimum bet is a simple selection of six numbers, which costs R$6. For those interested in group betting, digital pools (bolões) can be purchased until 20:30. These are available exclusively through the Loterias Online portal and the associated application.
Payment methods for online betting include:
- PIX
- Credit card
- Internet banking (for Caixa account holders)
Participation is restricted to individuals who are 18 years of age or older.
Probabilities and Odds
The likelihood of winning a Mega-Sena prize depends on the number of digits selected and the type of bet placed. For the standard game involving six numbers, the probability of winning the jackpot is 1 in 50,063,860, according to the lottery operator.
Bettors can increase their chances by selecting more numbers, up to a maximum of 20. However, this significantly increases the cost. A 20-number bet requires a stake of R$232,560.00. The probability of winning the prize with this maximum bet is calculated at 1 in 1,292.
