Mega da Virada 2025 Hits Record R$1 Billion Jackpot
Brazil is set for an unprecedented lottery moment as the 2025 Mega da Virada jackpot reaches a record-breaking R$1 billion, marking the largest lottery prize ever offered in Latin America. Caixa Econômica Federal confirmed the historic milestone after betting activity in the last 48 hours far exceeded projections.
The draw will take place at Caixa headquarters on December 31 at 10 p.m. (Brasília time), with the prize reflecting both increased player engagement and recent structural changes to the lottery.
Mega da Virada Growth Driven by Rule Adjustments
Two key changes have fueled the extraordinary jackpot growth: the percentage of revenue from regular Mega-Sena draws allocated to Mega da Virada doubled from 5% to 10%, and 90% of the prize pool is now concentrated on winners who match all six numbers. These modifications, combined with strong participation, have pushed the jackpot 57% higher than the previous year’s R$635 million prize.
Special Draw Conditions Maintain Tradition
As with previous editions, if no player matches all six numbers, the prize will not roll over but instead be distributed to winners of the five-number tier (quina). In the last regular draw (No. 2,954), 38 quina winners took home R$69,615 each, while 4,069 players won the quadra prize of R$1,071.64.
Decade-long Prize Evolution
Mega da Virada jackpots have steadily grown over the last ten years, climbing from R$220.9 million in 2016 to this year’s historic R$1 billion, reflecting both increased betting volume and Caixa’s evolving prize allocation strategy.
Participation and Betting Information
Players can place bets at lottery retailers nationwide or via Loterias Caixa’s website and mobile app until 8:00 p.m. on draw day. Online pools remain open until 8:30 p.m. Payments are accepted via Pix, credit card, or Caixa online banking and participants must be at least 18 years old. Standard six-number bets cost R$6 with odds of 1 in 50,063,860, while the maximum 20-number ticket improves the odds to 1 in 1,292.
With record-breaking anticipation, the 2025 Mega da Virada promises to cap the year with the biggest lottery prize ever seen in Latin America, drawing attention from across Brazil as players flock to secure their chance at the historic jackpot.
