Mega-Sena

How to play Mega-Sena Lottery Online?

The samba dance and the Rio De Janeiro Carnival are probably the first things that come to mind when you think of Brazil. Well, considering how popular the Mega-Sena lottery is, it should also be another thing that reminds you of Brazil.
Since 1996, the Mega-Sena lottery has been Brazil’s and South America’s largest and most popular lottery game. If you want to join in the fun of the carnival party and play the Mega-Sena lottery online,

This is what you need to do;

Sign in to your Lotto247 account. If you do not have an account, you’ll need to create your account with us first. It’s a process that will only take a few minutes.
After you have created your Lotto247 account, you can deposit funds using our various safe and secure payment methods. When the funds reflect in your account, you can now buy Mega-Sena tickets and play the Mega-Sena lottery online.

To play the Mega-Sena lottery online, you need to pick;

Choose six (6) main numbers from a pool of 60 possible numbers.

You’re done!

You can choose your Mega-Sena lucky numbers by yourself or use the Lotto247 Quick Pick. The Quick Pick method uses a random number generator to pick your lucky numbers.

There are numerous benefits when you play the Mega-Sena lottery online with Lotto247. Some of which are;

You do not need to leave the comfort of your home or office to buy-Mega Sena tickets and play the Mega-Sena lottery online.
When you buy your Mega-Sena tickets online, there is an increased level of security. Your Mega-Sena lottery tickets are stored safely in your Lotto247 account and cannot be lost, stolen or damaged.

Your lucky numbers will be automatically checked against the drawn winning numbers after every Mega-Sena lottery draw. We will immediately credit your Lotto247 account should you have matched the drawn numbers and won a prize.

What is Mega da Virada?

A much-anticipated special Mega-Sena lottery draw occurs every year on New Year’s Eve, the Mega da Virada. This special draw is conducted exactly like the Mega-Sena lotto game but offers more lucrative prizes.Just like the regular Mega-Sena lottery draw, you’ll need to match the six (6) numbers drawn to win the jackpot.

The difference between the Mega da Virada and the regular Mega-Sena lottery draw is the jackpot does not roll over when no one matches the six (6) winning numbers. Instead, the jackpot prize is passed down to the next prize tier.

In 2012, the Mega da Virada jackpot reached a massive, jaw-dropping R$244 million (approximately US $47 million) and was shared by three lucky winners. The Mega da Virada jackpot is made from a percentage of every prize fund from each Mega-Sena lotto draw throughout the year.

When to play the Mega-Sena Lottery?

The Mega-Sena online lottery holds its draw three times a week, every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday at 20:00 (BRT/BRST).

You can buy your Mega-Sena tickets on Lotto247 and play the Mega-Sena lottery online up to an hour before the draw. You will also be able to see the time left before the next Mega-Sena online lottery draw.

The results of the Mega-Sena lottery draw will be updated immediately after every draw. To check the winning Mega-Sena lotto numbers, visit the Mega Sena results page.

More Information about Mega-Sena:

What is the Mega-Sena Lottery?

In 1996, the Mega-Sena lottery was launched and is undoubtedly the most popular lotto game in Brazil. It is operated by one of the biggest banks in Brazil, Caixa Econômica Federal and offers players two chances every week to become instant millionaires.

On several occasions, the Mega-Sena jackpot has reached nine (9) figures. The largest recorded Mega-Sena jackpot was R$263.2 million (approximately US $50 million). This record jackpot was split between three lucky winners in December 2014 as part of the special Mega da Virada draw.

The largest Mega-Sena lottery prize won by a single ticket was R$205.3 million (approximately US $39 million) in November 2015.

When the National Lottery was launched in Brazil, it came with a complicated process of drawing several balls at random from two (2) spinning cages. The drawing process has since been simplified as the balls are now randomly drawn from one spinning globe.

Each section of the ten (10) balls is coloured differently from the rest, with a total of six (6) colours across all the balls. To play the Mega-Sena lottery online, Mega- Sena lottery players need to choose six (6) numbers out of a possible 60.

If a player matches all six (6) drawn numbers, they win the Mega-Sena jackpot.
The minimum starting Mega-Sena jackpot is an estimated R$2.5 million (approximately US $475,000), and it grows in size with rollovers and special draws.

Can I play Mega-Sena from overseas?

The exciting Mega-Sena lottery is Brazil’s most popular lottery game, giving you a million reasons to believe your dreams can come true.

So, if you’re wondering if you need to be in Brazil to play the Mega-Sena lotto, the answer is no. You can play the Mega-Sena lottery online from anywhere in the world.

You’ll need to create an account on Lotto247 and fund it to play the Mega-Sena lottery online. Once the funds reflect in your account, you can buy Mega-Sena tickets and stand a chance of winning the lucrative Mega-Sena jackpot.

Remember to buy Mega-Sena tickets and play the Mega-Sena lottery online, you’ll need to be 18 years or older.

How to win the Mega-Sena Lottery Jackpot?

To win the Mega-Sena jackpot, you’ll need to match all six (6) numbers drawn from the single spinning cage.

Mega-Sena Prize Table

The Mega-Sena lottery allocates approximately 46% of the funds raised from the Mega-Sena lotto draw to its prize fund. Only the prize for the top three (3) prize tiers are paid out, and the value of each prize tier is based on the percentage value of the total prize fund.

Below is a breakdown of the Mega-Sena lottery prize structure;

Matching Number	Percentage of prize fund
Six (6) numbers – Jackpot	35%
Five (5) numbers – Quina	19%
Four (4) numbers – Quadra	19%

The remaining 27% of the Mega-Sena lotto prize fund is channelled towards special prize games offering more massive prizes.

Also, 22% of the fund is directed to a fund set up for a special Mega-Sena lottery game held every five (5) draws. While 5% is directed to a fund for the Mega da Virada draw held every year on New Year’s Eve.

Mega-Sena Lottery Jackpot Pay-out Options

When you have won the Mega-Sena jackpot, there is one (1) payment option available, the lump-sum option. The lump-sum payout option instantly pays out your winnings.

Under special circumstances, Lotto247 reserves the right to pay the winning Mega-Sena jackpot total in the form of an annuity payout.

Mega-Sena Jackpot Rollovers

When the Mega-Sena jackpot has not been won, it rolls over to the next Mega-Sena lottery draw.

There is no Mega-Sena jackpot rollover cap, meaning that nine (9) figure jackpots are common.

What are the chances of winning the Mega-Sena Lottery?

The Mega-Sena lottery only pays out prizes for the top three (3) prize tiers. So, your overall chance of winning any Mega-Sena lotto prize is 1 in 2,298.

Your chances of winning the Mega-Sena jackpot is 1 in 550,063,860.

Below is a table listing your chances of winning any Mega-Sena lottery prize;

Prize Category	Match	Winning Chances
Jackpot	Six (6) numbers	1 in 50,063,860
Quina	Five (5) numbers	1 in 154,518
Quadra	Four (4) numbers	1 in 2,332

Interesting Facts About Mega-Sena

The Mega-Sena online lottery is operated by Brazil’s largest government-owned bank, Caixa Econômica Federal.

Every Mega-Sena lottery draw is conducted in a special lottery truck that travels all over Brazil, so that each draw is held in a different location.

After winning the Mega-Sena jackpot with Lotto247

If you are wondering what happens next after winning the Mega-Sena jackpot with Lotto247, this is what you need to know;

What happens when I win the Mega-Sena jackpot with Lotto247?

When you have won the Mega-Sena jackpot, there is not much that you need to do. When the Mega-Sena lottery results are published, we will immediately credit your Lotto247 account if you matched the winning numbers.You should seek professional advice, for larger winnings, to manage your winnings according to your local legislation for claiming international lottery winnings.

How to claim your Mega-Sena winnings with Lotto247?

A benefit you’ll enjoy when you play the Mega-Sena lottery online is how simple it is to claim your Mega-Sena lottery prizes.

You will need to file a “cash withdrawal” request from your Lotto247 account to claim your Mega-Sena lotto prize. After receiving your withdrawal request, our security team will contact you to ensure your account is verified before your request is granted.

After your cash withdrawal request has been approved, we will deposit your winnings into your preferred bank account. You also can have your Mega-Sena online lottery winnings paid to you in numerous web wallets. However, this depends on which country you live in, including other factors.