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Winning Ticket from Barra de São Francisco Won the Raffle This Tuesday; Check the Drawn Numbers
A single bet made in Barra de São Francisco, Espírito Santo, hit all six numbers of the Mega-Sena this Tuesday (5) and secured the millionaire prize of R$ 99,592,255.97, according to information released by the newspaper O Globo. The drawn numbers in contest 2,897 were 01 – 06 – 24 – 27 – 28 – 57.
In addition to the lucky winner who hit all numbers, 117 bets correctly guessed five numbers (quina) and will each receive R$ 36,347.56. Another 7,644 players achieved four correct numbers, guaranteeing R$ 917.04 for each winning ticket.
How Does the Mega-Sena Work?
The Mega-Sena draws take place on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays, always at 8 PM (Brasília time), broadcast live on Caixa’s official YouTube channel. Bets can be placed until 7 PM on the day of the draw, at lottery outlets, through Caixa’s official website, or via the app.
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Each simple bet, which allows you to choose six numbers, currently costs R$ 6.00. In addition to individual bets, it is possible to participate in pools, where shares have minimum values starting from R$ 6.00, totaling at least R$ 15.00 per pool.
What Are the Chances of Winning the Prize?
The probability of hitting all six numbers in a simple Mega-Sena bet is 1 in over 50 million. Despite this, Mega-Sena continues to attract thousands of players across the country due to its substantial prizes. In 2025, the prize drawn this Tuesday is one of the highest recorded so far.
Where Does the Money from Mega-Sena Go?
According to Caixa Econômica Federal, approximately 43.35% of the collected amount goes to the prizes. The remainder is allocated to social programs, such as FIES (Student Financing Fund), sports, culture, health, and public safety.
Largest Prizes in the History of Mega-Sena
See the list of the five largest prizes ever awarded by Brazil’s most popular lottery:
- R$ 317.8 million – contest 2,525, drawn on 10/01/2022
- R$ 289.4 million – contest 2,150, drawn on 05/11/2019
- R$ 211.6 million – contest 2,237, drawn on 02/27/2020
- R$ 207.4 million – contest 2,795, drawn on 11/09/2024
- R$ 206.4 million – contest 2,696, drawn on 03/05/2024
Next Draw and How to Participate
With the main Mega-Sena prize reset after this draw, the next draw returns to the estimated initial prize of R$ 3 million. The next contest will take place on Thursday (7).
Experts recommend betting responsibly, considering that, despite the high prizes, the mathematical chances of winning are very low.
Strategies and Cares for New Millionaires
Those who win a prize like the Mega-Sena should exercise extra caution. Financial experts recommend:
- Not to disclose the prize to many people;
- Seek specialized financial advice immediately;
- Consider low-risk investments initially;
- Not to make impulsive decisions regarding purchases or investments.
Do you agree with how the Mega-Sena prizes are distributed? Do you think it’s worth investing in this type of bet? Leave your opinion in the comments — we want to hear from those who live this experience!
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