Mega-Sena Jackpot Climbs to R$70 Million as Next Draw Moves to Thursday

Overview

• Following Saturday’s contest 2,998 with no six-number winner, Caixa scheduled contest 2,999 for Thursday, April 23 with an estimated R$70 million top prize.
• The last drawing produced the numbers 15, 18, 28, 31, 52, 58 and paid 48 quina winners R$55,256.40 each and 3,695 quadra winners R$1,183.20 each.
• Local payouts spanned the country, including a five-number win in Vilhena, Rondônia worth more than R$110,000 and quadra prizes reported in Pernambuco, Pará and Alagoas.
• The Tiradentes holiday halted the usual Tuesday draw and pushed the schedule to Thursday, with bets accepted until 20:00 in lottery shops or online via Loterias Caixa.
• Brazilians often form group bets known as bolões when the jackpot swells, and outlets highlight higher play ahead of the rescheduled drawing.