A bettor from São Gonçalo, Rio de Janeiro, won the R$ 141 million jackpot alone in Mega-Sena contest 2969, drawn on Thursday night, February 5. The simple R$ 6 online bet matched all six numbers: 01, 02, 05, 14, 18, and 23.
The draw for Mega-Sena contest 2969 took place on the night of February 5 at Espaço da Sorte in São Paulo, organized by Caixa Econômica Federal. Initially estimated at R$ 144 million, the top prize went to a single bet, awarding R$ 141 million to the winner from São Gonçalo (RJ). The winning bet was a simple one costing just R$ 6 and placed online.
The drawn numbers were 01, 02, 05, 14, 18, and 23. In addition to the jackpot winner, 172 bets matched five numbers, securing prizes starting from R$ 26,000 each. Mega-Sena requires selecting six to 15 numbers per ticket, with the minimum cost of R$ 6 for six numbers, offering odds of 1 in 50,063,860 for the main prize. Bets with more numbers improve the chances, such as 1 in 10,003 for 15 numbers.
Bets can be placed online for those over 18, requiring registration on the Caixa website, or in person at lottery outlets until 8 p.m. on draw day. The next contest, 2970, is scheduled for Saturday, February 7, with an estimated prize of R$ 40 million.