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Mega da Virada: Box announces that prize should exceed R $ 1 billion

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Briefings

Caixa announced the Mega da Virada prize will exceed R$ 1 billion, surpassing the previous record of R$ 1.09 billion. The special edition draws on December 31, 2026, with six winning tickets each receiving over R$ 181.8 million. Initial estimates were R$ 850 million, and the draw occurs at 11 AM on January 1, 2027, in Sao Paulo. The prize does not accumulate if no winners hit all six numbers, with 90% of the pot allocated to six-number sena bets.

Key points

• The Caixa prize for the Mega da Virada special edition is expected to exceed R$ 1 billion, surpassing the previous record of R$ 1.09 billion.
• Six winning tickets were identified, with each receiving more than R$ 181.8 million, and the draw is scheduled for January 1, 2027, at 11 AM in Sao Paulo.

Context

This is a special edition draw where the prize does not accumulate if no winners hit all six numbers. The draw is scheduled for January 1, 2027, at 11 AM in Sao Paulo, Brazil. The prize does not accumulate if no winners hit all six numbers. The draw is scheduled for January 1, 2027, at 11 AM in Sao Paulo, Brazil.

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Evidence covers only the Caixa announcement and draw details; no data on total ticket sales, historical draw results, or public impact is provided.

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