Mega da Virada 2025 draws historic jackpot of R$1 billion on December 31st: see how to bet on the lottery
Caixa Econômica Federal will hold the draw for Mega of Virada 2025 on December 31st, at 10pm (Brasília time). The special contest offers a prize estimated at R$1 billion, the largest value ever recorded in the history of Brazilian lotteries, driven by recent accumulations and changes in the rules for distributing the proceeds.
This amount represents a significant increase compared to the previous edition, which paid more than R$635 million divided between winners. Diferentemente of regular contests, the main prize does not accumulate, being distributed to lower brackets if there are no winners.
Bets have been available since November and remain exclusive to contest 2955. Milhões of players participate annually in this event, which concentrates a large part of the annual revenue of
Prize value and distribution news
The prize for Mega for Virada 2025 reached the historic mark of R$1 billion after accumulations in recent regular competitions. Essa estimate reflects the high volume of bets recorded in recent weeks and the new rule that allocates 90% of the main prize pool to the six-hit range.
This change, implemented by Ministério of Fazenda, increased the previous percentage from 62% to 90%, increasing the amount paid to sena winners. Caso the amount is taken by a single bettor, the monthly income on conservative investments can exceed millions of initial reais.
- Estimated initial prize: R$850 million
- Updated value: R$1 billion
- 2024 edition: R$635 million divided
How to place bets on the special contest
Players can register bets at any accredited lottery outlet, through the Loterias Caixa portal, official app or Internet Banking for account holders. The minimum bet, with six numbers, costs R$6, and it is possible to select up to 20 numbers to increase the odds, with proportional values.
Options such as Surpresinha, in which the system chooses numbers randomly, and Teimosinha, to repeat the same bet in consecutive contests, are available. Betting continues until 8pm on December 31st, with extended hours for online registrations.
The steering wheels use the 60 standard numbers of the Mega-Sena. Quanto the more dozens marked, the higher the cost and the chances of success.
Pool type for groups
The syndicate represents a popular alternative for sharing costs and expanding participation. Caixa offers official lottery prizes, with a minimum value of R$18 and shares starting at R$7, allowing up to 100 shares per group.
In these modalities, it is possible to place up to 10 bets per pool, all with the same number of numbers. Lotéricas may charge an additional fee of up to 35% on the value of the quota in pools organized by them.
Informal groups between family members or colleagues also organize private pools at no extra cost. Essa option makes the game accessible to more people, especially with the high prize up for grabs.
Track hit probabilities
The odds of winning the top prize with a simple six-number bet are one in approximately 50 million. Marcando plus dozens, the probabilities improve significantly, according to official data from Caixa.
For example, with seven numbers the cost rises to R$42 and the chances increase to one in 7.1 million. Apostas with eight tens costs R$168 and reduces the probability to one in 1.7 million.
- 6 numbers: 1 in 50 million
- 9 numbers: 1 in 595 thousand
- Maximum 20 numbers: even greater chances
These numbers encourage varied strategies among regular bettors.
Apportionment and non-accumulation rules
Unlike common draws, Mega of Virada does not roll over the main prize to the following year. If no one gets all six numbers right, the total amount is divided between the winners in the corner, with five hits.
If there are still no winners in this range, the allocation continues to the court. Essa rule guarantees that the full amount is always distributed in the same competition.
Historically, the high number of bets makes allocation to lower brackets rare. Desde 2009, more than 130 bets have already won prizes in the editions of Mega and Virada.
Result consultation and transmission
The draw will be broadcast live on Caixa’s official networks, including YouTube and institutional profiles, from 10pm on the 31st. Bettors check the dozens drawn immediately after extraction.
The website Loterias Caixa provides the complete result, including final distribution and values per range. Aplicativos and lottery outlets also offer quick consultation with the ticket.
Thousands watch the broadcast annually, making the event part of the Réveillon celebrations across the country. The competition takes place at Espaço of Sorte, at São Paulo.
Prize redemption procedures
Winners must present the bet receipt and identification document with CPF at Caixa or lottery agencies, depending on the value. Prêmios gross payments above R$ 2,428.20 must be paid exclusively at bank branches.
Amounts starting at R$10,000 can be credited within two business days after presentation. The deadline for withdrawal is 90 days from the date of the draw.
After this period, the resources are allocated to Fundo from Financiamento to Estudante from Ensino Superior (Fies). Recomenda-fill in the back of the ticket with personal data for greater security.
