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What is Mega-Sena?
Since its launch on the 11th of March, 1996, Mega-Sena has become the most popular game of chance event in Brazil. The main reason for its success is its large tier 1 prize with a recent 2014 tier 1 prize reaching €100 million*(ZAR equivalent) – the largest tier 1 prize ever in South and Central America.
While this may seem low compared to other tier 1 prizes like EuroMillions, the odds of winning the Mega-Sena tier 1 prize are much better. You are more than twice as likely to win the tier 1 prize playing Mega-Sena than you are of winning the EuroMillions tier 1 prize.
How much does it cost to bet on the Mega-Sena?
Mega-Sena only costs R30 to bet on, exactly half the price of a EuroMillions bet. You can also choose additional numbers, as referenced in the table below.
Odds of Mega-Sena:
|
Numbers Picked |
Jackpot Odds |
Tier 2 Odds |
Tier 3 Odds |
|
6 |
50,063,860 |
154,518 |
2,332 |
|
7 |
7,151,980 |
44,981 |
1,038 |
|
8 |
1,787,995 |
17,192 |
539 |
|
9 |
595,998 |
7,791 |
312 |
|
10 |
238,399 |
3,973 |
195 |
|
11 |
108,363 |
2,211 |
129 |
|
12 |
54,182 |
1,317 |
90 |
|
13 |
29,175 |
828 |
65 |
|
14 |
16,671 |
544 |
48 |
|
15 |
10,003 |
370 |
37 |
How do you bet on Mega-Sena?
Betting on the Mega-Sena is easy – just pick six numbers ranging from 01 to 60. You can also opt to choose more numbers, up to 15 in total, if you wish. This costs more but also increases your chance of winning.
There are three prize tiers in total. Match four numbers to win the lowest prize tier, the “Quadra”, match five to win the second prize, the “Quina”. Match all six numbers to hit the tier 1 prize, or “Sena”.
How do I fill in my Mega-Sena bet at Lottoland?
You must choose a minimum of 6 numbers from the 60 available inside the betslip area. To pick your numbers manually just click on the corresponding boxes inside the betslip area. At the top of the betslip area you will see a counter telling you how many numbers you have left to pick. If you select more than six numbers you will automatically activate what’s known as a ‘Combo’, or system bet. This will allow for all possible combinations using the numbers you pick.
What are the odds of winning Mega-Sena?
Mega-Sena has three levels of prizes to be won with the odds of winning as follows:
|
Prize Tier |
Name |
Prize Pool Percentage |
Odds Of Winning |
|
1 |
“Sena” |
35% |
1 in 50,063,860 |
|
2 |
"Quina" |
19% |
1 in 154,518 |
|
3 |
“Quadra” |
19% |
1 in 2,332 |
|
* The rest of the prize pool goes to funding Mega da Virada and other special events. |
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How much can I win betting on the Mega-Sena?
The minimum tier 1 prize is approximately €1,000,000*(ZAR equivalent), which, if not won, rolls over to the next event. Unlike European lotteries there is no tier 1 prize cap, so it can in theory keep rolling over infinitely until it is won. The highest tier 1 prize to date is just over €100 million*(ZAR equivalent) which was won in the 2014 New Years “Mega da Virada” event.
*Lottoland South Africa will payout the Rand equivalent of the Euro exchange rate at the time of the payout
How does DoublePayout work?
The DoublePayout option allows you to play for twice the official Tier 1 Prize Money for double the price of the bet. Double your stake and stand a chance to win double the regular pay-out value.
What is the biggest Mega-Sena top prize of all time?
The largest Mega-Sena grand prize on record was R$ 135,315.118.96 *(ZAR equivalent), approximately €43 million*(ZAR equivalent). The largest Mega da Virada pay out was R$ 263,295,552.66*(ZAR equivalent), approximately €83 million*(ZAR equivalent).
*Lottoland South Africa will payout the Rand equivalent of the Euro exchange rate at the time of the payout
When are the Mega-Sena Draws?
Mega-Sena events take place every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday night at 20:00 in Brasilia, which is on Wednesday, Friday & Sunday at 1:00 AM SAST * (Keeping in mind the time difference from summer to winter times and vice versa).
Events are open to the public and take place either in a TV studio or in the Caminhão da Sorte (‘Luck Truck’). For each event the Luck Truck travels to one of the 27 state capitals in Brazil and parks in a public space. People are then given opportunity to participate actively in the draws itself by launching the draw drum and auditing the results for maximum fairness and transparency. Each draw is also broadcasted on national television.
Is the payout guaranteed? How do I know?
At Lottoland we can guarantee you will be paid out on your winnings.Lottoland South Africa will pay-out winnings in line with the pay-out tables published by each individual operator for every single event. Our aim is to put the player in the same economic positions that they would have been , if they participated in the actual event and won any of the prize tiers or pay-out divisions . Please refer to our terms and conditions for more details on pay-out rules.
For smaller prize tier payments we make the payment directly from the fund we have from the total stakes collected.
In order for us to make the larger prize tier payments we take out insurance policies to cover the eventuality of a maximum payout win.
We are registered with and regulated by the Western Cape Racing and Gambling Board, under bookmaker license number 10185706-001 In order for us to retain these licences we have to prove that we are able to make the required payouts to our players should they win and that we have the correct procedures in place to guarantee this.
