Mega-Sena Draw 3037: R$76.9 Million Up for Grabs

The Caixa Econômica Federal, Brazil’s state-owned bank, held the draw for Mega-Sena contest 3037 on Tuesday night in São Paulo. The estimated prize for anyone matching all six numbers stood at R$76,925,464.64, one of the lottery’s substantial jackpots this year.

At the time of initial reporting, the winning numbers and the prize distribution—whether the jackpot was won or will roll over to the next draw—had not yet been released by Caixa. The bank typically publishes the official rateio (prize breakdown) shortly after the draw, and results are available on its Loterias Online portal and at authorized lottery retailers.

Mega-Sena holds three draws per week, on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays. The minimum bet costs R$6 for a six-number selection, and tickets can be purchased online via the Loterias Caixa app or website until 8 p.m. Brasília time on draw days, with digital bolões (group bets) accepted until 8:30 p.m.

How Brazil’s Mega-Sena Lottery Operates

The Role of Caixa Econômica Federal

Caixa operates all of Brazil’s federal lotteries, including Mega-Sena, under government supervision. Revenue from ticket sales is allocated largely to social programs, such as education, health, sports, and public security, making the lottery a significant non-tax funding mechanism. In 2025, Caixa reported that lottery proceeds contributed billions of reais to these areas.

Odds and Prize Mechanics

For a standard R$6 ticket with six chosen numbers, the probability of winning the top prize is 1 in 50,063,860. Bettors can increase their odds—and the ticket cost—by selecting up to 20 numbers, where the maximum bet costs R$232,560 and yields a 1 in 1,292 chance. If no player matches all six numbers, the prize accumulates for the next draw, a feature that periodically produces jackpots exceeding R$100 million and drives ticket sales surges.

What Ticket Holders Should Do Now

  • Players who participated in contest 3037 should check their tickets against the official results, once published, on the Loterias Caixa website or at any authorized lottery retailer. The prize breakdown will confirm whether the jackpot was won and detail any lower-tier winnings.