What is Mega-Sena?
Mega-Sena is Brazil's biggest and most iconic lottery, drawing twice weekly with jackpots that regularly exceed R$100 million (roughly $20 million USD). With jackpot odds of 1 in 50 million — still nearly 6x better than US Powerball — and ticket prices around $3, it's popular with players worldwide. The annual special draw, Mega da Virada, held on New Year's Eve, is the biggest single lottery draw in Brazil with jackpots exceeding R$500 million.
How to Play Mega-Sena
Pick 6 numbers from 1 to 60. Match all 6 to win the jackpot. There are only 3 prize tiers: match 6 (jackpot), match 5 (Quina), or match 4 (Quadra). The simplicity is part of the appeal — fewer prize tiers mean larger prizes for winners.
US residents cannot currently purchase Mega-Sena tickets online from US-based courier services. Federal regulations restrict Americans from buying foreign lottery tickets through internet courier services. To play Mega-Sena, you would need to purchase tickets in person while traveling to Brazil.
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What Makes Mega-Sena Special?
Nearly 6x better odds than US Powerball. Annual Mega da Virada draw features massive guaranteed jackpots. Cheap tickets at ~$3. Largest lottery in South America.
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How to Play Mega-Sena (If Traveling to Brazil)
While US residents cannot purchase Mega-Sena tickets online from the US, you can buy them in person if you travel to Brazil or any participating country. Here's how:
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You can buy official Mega-Sena tickets online through licensed lottery courier services like theLotter. They purchase physical tickets from authorized retailers in Brazil on your behalf and send you a scanned copy as proof. You keep 100% of any winnings. Note: US residents cannot currently purchase international lottery tickets online due to federal regulations.
The jackpot odds are 1 in 50,063,860, which is 6x better than US Powerball (1 in 292 million). The overall odds of winning any prize are 1 in 97. There are 3 prize tiers in total.
A Mega-Sena ticket costs R$5 (approximately $3 USD) when purchased at an authorized retailer in Brazil. Online courier services charge a small service fee on top of the ticket price.
Brazil taxes lottery winnings at 13.8%. Non-residents may face additional withholding. US residents also owe federal + state tax.
Mega-Sena drawings are held every Wednesday & Saturday at 8:00 PM BRT (7:00 PM ET). Results are available within minutes of the draw on the official lottery website.
WinTheLottery.com is an independent informational site. We are not affiliated with Mega-Sena or its operating organization. US residents cannot purchase international lottery tickets online due to federal regulations. This page is for informational and educational purposes only. US residents are responsible for reporting and paying applicable federal and state taxes on any lottery winnings. Must be 18+ to play. Play responsibly.