THE Federal Savings Bank held, this Thursday (3), the draw for the 2,535 Mega-Sena contest. The prize is estimated at R$45.9 million, according to the bank.
Check out the dozens drawn: 01 – 03 – 24 – 37 – 51 – 56
The draw took place at 20:00 (Brasília time), with live transmission by Caixa’s social networks.
What to do when you win
Anyone who receives any amount from Mega-Sena has up to 90 days to withdraw the prize. After this period, the award expires and the amount is transferred to the National Treasury, for application in the Financing Fund for Higher Education Students (Fies).
If the prize amount is up to R$ 1,903.98, the amount can be withdrawn at any Lottery House or Caixa branch. If the amount exceeds this amount, the withdrawal will only be at the bank, upon presentation of original proof of identity with CPF and original winning bet receipt. In the event that the prize is equal to or greater than BRL 10,000, there is a period of two days for payment after the winner presents himself at the agency.
If the bet was made through the portal or the Loterias Caixa application, prizes with a net value of up to R$1,332.78 (gross of R$1,903.98) can be received at Lottery Houses or Caixa branches. The winner can also choose to receive the money via bank transfer.
Above this amount, the player must go to a Lottery or Caixa branch with the six-number code generated on the bank’s portal or present a QR Code of the winning bet.
award
The gross premium corresponds to 43.35% of the collection. Of this percentage:
- 35% are distributed among those who match the 6 numbers drawn (Sena);
- 19% among those who correctly match 5 numbers (Quina);
- 19% among those who match 4 numbers (Quadra);
- 22% are accumulated and are distributed to those who match the 6 numbers in the final 0 or 5 contests.
- 5% are accumulated for the first band – sena – of the last contest of the year ending 0 or 5 (Mega da Virada).
Accumulation
If there is no winner in any range, the value accumulates for the next contest, in the respective prize range.
Prizes expire 90 days after the draw date. After this period, the amounts are transferred to the national treasury for application in the Financing Fund for Higher Education Students (Fies).
*Text published by Ana Carolina Nunes
Source: CNN Brasil

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