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The Mega da Virada 2025 Starts This Saturday With A Record Prize Of R$ 850 Million, Which May Exceed R$ 1 Billion, According To Caixa. Bets Continue Until December 31
Bets for the Mega da Virada 2025 start this Saturday (1st), and the expectation is already for one of the largest prizes in the history of Brazilian lotteries. According to Caixa Econômica Federal, this year’s special draw could pay R$ 850 million, a value 33% higher than the previous draw held in 2024.
But the number may be even bigger. Caixa informed that, depending on the volume of bets, the prize could exceed the mark of R$ 1 billion, a historic feat in the country. This means that the more Brazilians play, the higher the amount distributed at the turn of the year.
The Prize That Changes Lives
The Mega da Virada is known for completely transforming the lives of its winners. Unlike regular draws, the prize does not accumulate: if no one guesses the six numbers, the amount is divided among those who guess five numbers, and so on.
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In 2024, two bettors shared R$ 570 million, with each receiving about R$ 285 million. This year, the total amount is almost one third higher, which boosts not only the expectation but also the rush for the tickets.
How To Bet
Bets can be made at any lottery shop in the country, through the Loterias Caixa app, or on the official website of the institution. The minimum bet amount is R$ 5, allowing players to choose six numbers between 1 and 60. It is also possible to increase the chances by marking more numbers — which, of course, raises the cost of the game.
Bets are open until 7 PM on December 31, Brasília time. The draw will be broadcasted live on television and on Caixa’s social media on New Year’s Eve night, as is tradition.
Odds and Curiosities
The probability of hitting all six numbers in a simple bet is 1 in 50,063,860. Even so, millions of Brazilians try their luck every year, driven by the hope of starting the new year as millionaires.
The Mega da Virada also significantly boosts the economy at the end of the year, with lines at lottery shops, an increase in online bets, and advertising campaigns that involve the entire country. In 2024, the total collected exceeded R$ 1.9 billion, a value that is expected to be easily surpassed this year.
The Impact of A Billionaire Prize
If the prize reaches R$ 1 billion, it would be the largest ever recorded in the history of Brazilian lotteries. To give you an idea, the winner who invested the total amount in a savings account would earn about R$ 5.6 million per month just from interest.
Another interesting fact is that, with this amount, it would be possible to buy more than 6,000 apartments costing R$ 160 thousand, or about 20 mid-sized executive jets, such as the Embraer Phenom 300, manufactured in Brazil.
The Race Starts Now
With the start of betting this Saturday, lottery experts recommend not to leave it until the last hour. In 2024, many bettors faced long lines in the last days of the year and had difficulty registering their bets.
Additionally, Caixa reminds that bets placed after the deadline on December 31 will not participate in the draw, even if registered in the same system.
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