This Tuesday (30) there will be no Mega-Sena draw. Since December 21, betting on this type of lottery has become exclusive to Mega da Viradawhich will be held on Wednesday 31. This is why regular competitions have since been suspended.
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This change allows all money raised during the period to be directed to the special drawing. The estimate is that the Mega da Virada pays 1 billion reaisa historical value since the start of this competition, always on the last day of the year.
According to the Mega-Sena calendar, regular draws are always held on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays. They will be resume next Saturday January 3, 2026. This competition will take place at the Espaço da Sorte, in São Paulo, with live broadcast on the Internet through the official channels of the Caixa Econômica Federal.
How does Mega da Virada accumulate exorbitant values?
Unlike regular competitions, Mega da Virada receives a larger portion of the collection accumulated throughout the year, in addition to not allowing the main prize to accumulate after the final draw.
The historic level exceeds all initial forecasts and materializes the scenario anticipated in December 2024 by GLOBO, when the institution declared that the country “would not be long” in winning a prize of one billion dollars during the special end-of-year drawing.
Historically, Mega da Virada experiences exponential growth during the last weeks of December, driven by the increase in the number of bets and the recurring accumulation of regular contests. In 2024, the price had already exceeded the R$635 million mark, an absolute record until then.
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Can Mega da Virada stack up?
The Mega da Virada prize is not cumulative. If there are no winners with 6 correct numbers, the prize will be distributed among the winners of the second tranche (with 5 correct numbers) and so on, informs Caixa.
What time will the Mega da Virada draw take place?
The draw for this competition will take place on December 31 at 10 p.m. Punters will be able to play until 8 p.m. today (learn more below).
Where to see the draw?
The draw will be broadcast nationwide on the Loterias Caixa Facebook page and on the Caixa YouTube channel, as is regularly the case.
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How to bet at the lottery house or online at Mega da Virada
Caixa Econômica Federal customers have the convenience of carrying out single bets for a cost of R$6.00. If the client chooses to go to a lottery, he must pay attention to the opening hours of the chosen unit, as well Physical branches may close until 8 p.m. on the 31st (Some units may close early at the discretion of the Lottery Manager).
For those who do not have a bank account, the online betting option is available, also with a minimum value of R$6.00. In this case, the Bets can also be placed until 8 p.m., two hours before the draw..
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For those who prefer not to choose specific numbers, the website offers a “surprise” option, which includes four games for R$6.00. In this modality, the system randomly chooses the numbers, which can only be seen once the bet is confirmed and completed.
- On the last screen, the bettor can check the numbers and finalize the purchase. The status of each bet can be viewed in the “check bet” option.
- After placing bets with a minimum value of R$6, click on the “Go to payment” button and enter your credit card or Pix details.
- If you prefer, scroll down and choose “Surprise”, where the system will select random numbers for your bet. If you want to choose only a few numbers, the bettor can click “End Game” and the Caixa system chooses the remaining numbers. Once finished, click “Add to Cart”.
- Scroll down and choose “Mega da Virada”; Now just choose the six numbers.
- When you first access, fill in your personal data to create a registration;
- Access Mega da Virada on the Loterias Caixa website (loteriasonline.caixa.gov.br).
How to place Mega da Virada bets online via the app?
The “Loterias Caixa” application follows the same logic, with the difference that you must download the application from the Play Store or the App Store. Payment is made by credit card.
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How to win a jackpot at Mega da Virada?
An alternative for those who want to score more numbers are pools, which are organized into groups. In this case, bettors increase their chances of winning. In the jackpot, a greater number of tens are wagered, which means a greater probability of success. On the other hand, the amount of the prize must be distributed among the entire group.
In addition to prize pools organized between friends, for example, there are also prize pools organized by lottery units.
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