The biggest prizes in regular Mega-Sena contests

Mega-Sena is known for its millionaire prizes that change the lives of those lucky enough to match the six tens drawn. But do you know the biggest prizes ever paid out in the lottery's regular competitions?

At the top of the list is contest 2.525, held on 01/10/2022, which awarded two winning bets a total of R$ 317,8 million. Next up is contest 2.150, held on 11/5/2019, which paid out R$ 289.4 million to a single winning bet. Other notable contests include 2.237, 2.696, 1.764, 1.772, 2.463, 2.562, 1.655, 2.548, 2.161, 2.189 and 1.220, which also handed out millionaire prizes to lucky winners.

But what are the odds of winning the Mega-Sena? This varies according to the number of tens in the bet. With just six numbers, the chance is one in 50,063,860. If you increase the number to 15, the odds are one in 10,003. With 20 numbers, the chance is one in 1,292, but the investment is also higher, reaching R$ 193.8 thousand.

For those who prefer to bet in groups, Caixa offers bolões at lottery shops. With prices starting at R$ 15 and minimum quotas of R$ 6, bolões allow players to participate in collective bets and increase their chances of winning without having to invest large sums.

With millionaire prizes at stake and different betting strategies available, Mega-Sena continues to be one of Brazil's most popular lotteries, attracting thousands of players in search of their dream millionaire prize.