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Latest result of Dupla Sena 2959 confirms 10 bets with five hits in the first draw

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The Dupla Sena draw for contest 2959 took place this Wednesday, May 20th. Nenhuma bet matched all six numbers in neither of the two draws. The accumulated prize is now estimated at R$1.3 million for the next contest, scheduled for Friday, the 22nd.

The drawn numbers were released by Caixa Econômica Federal. The first draw had 2, 14, 15, 16, 27 and 39. The second draw recorded 7, 17, 19, 35, 39 and 42. Milhares bets won smaller prizes with three, four and five hits.

Resultado Dupla Sena 2959
Resultado Dupla Sena 2959

Números drawn in contest 2959

The first draw distributed prizes to those who matched three to five numbers. Dez bets got five hits and will receive R$4,136.58 each. Outras 375 bets had four hits and won R$ 126.06. Ainda, 7,149 bets with three hits receive R$3.30 per ticket.

  • 5 hits in the 1st draw: 10 bets at R$ 4,136.58
  • 4 hits in the 1st draw: 375 bets at R$ 126.06
  • 3 hits in the 1st draw: 7,149 bets at R$ 3.30

The second draw followed the same logic. Três bets matched five numbers and received R$12,409.75 each. Outras 446 bets with four hits win R$105.99. Finally, 8,196 bets with three hits lead to R$2.88. Ninguém won the main prize in both draws. (middle paragraph)

Premiação accumulated for the next draw

The estimated value of R$1.3 million is valid for contest 2960. The draw takes place on Friday, May 22nd, at 9pm. Dupla Sena holds three draws per week, from Monday to Saturday. Apostadores who do not withdraw smaller prizes within 90 days lose the right to the amount. (short paragraph)

Caixa manages the lottery and automatically deposits prizes into registered accounts for amounts up to R$2,112. Para larger amounts, the bettor needs to go to an agency with an official document and the receipt for the bet. (short paragraph)

Como works with Dupla Sena

The player chooses 6 to 15 numbers out of 50 available in each draw. A single flyer is valid for the two independent draws. The minimum bet costs R$3.00 for six numbers. Quanto the more numbers marked, the greater the bet amount and the chance of success. (middle paragraph)

The modality allows Surpresinha, in which the system chooses the numbers. Teimosinha repeats the game for 2, 3, 4, 6, 8, 9 or 12 consecutive contests. The bettor can also mark clovers to increase the chances in some prize categories. (middle paragraph)

Distribuição of prizes in the draws

The division follows fixed percentages defined by Caixa. In the first draw, 30% of the gross prize goes to those who match six numbers. Dez percent get those with five hits, 8% with four hits and 4% with three hits. The second draw reserves 11% for six hits, 9% for five, 8% for four and 4% for three. (long paragraph)

The remainder of the amount collected covers taxes, transfers to the federal government and operational costs. Essa structure maintains the lottery as one of the most accessible options in the country, with prizes distributed in four ranges per draw. (short paragraph)

Opções betting and odds

Jogar six numbers costs R$3 and gives a chance of 1 in 15,890,700 for six hits. With seven numbers the value increases to R$21 and the probability improves to 1 in 2,270,100. Apostas with 10 numbers costs R$630 and offers a 1 in 30,75,670 chance at the main prize. The ceiling is 15 numbers for R$15,015, with a probability of 1 in 3,174. (long paragraph)

Esses numbers show that increasing the number of tens increases the cost exponentially, but improves the chances significantly in the lower ranges. The majority of prizes distributed tend to fall precisely into the categories of three and four hits. (middle paragraph)

Dicas basics for those who play

Aposte always with responsibility. Defina a monthly amount that does not compromise the family budget. Guarde the receipt in a safe place until the prize is collected. Verifique the results on the official Caixa channels or on the lottery website. Evite sharing numbers or tickets with strangers before the draw. (middle paragraph)

Dupla Sena remains attractive due to the possibility of participating in two draws with a single bet. The next contest 2960 already has a confirmed date for Friday night. (short paragraph)