Key Points

  1. No ticket matched all six numbers in Mega-Sena contest 3,071, leaving the next draw with a potential prize of R$185 million.
  2. The drawn numbers were 12, 22, 51, 52, 41 and 45.
  3. A simple R$6 ticket has a one-in-50,063,860 chance of winning the top prize, according to Caixa.

The Numbers Behind Mega-Sena’s R$185 Million Jackpot

Mega-Sena contest 3,071 was drawn in São Paulo on Sunday, October 18. No player matched all six numbers, so the jackpot rolled over; the next draw could pay up to R$185 million. The numbers drawn were 12, 22, 51, 52, 41 and 45.

A basic ticket costs R$6 and lets a player choose six numbers. Caixa puts the chance of winning the top prize with that ticket at one in 50,063,860. Players can select more numbers, which improves the stated odds but raises the price sharply: a 20-number ticket costs R$232,560 and has odds of one in 1,292, according to Caixa.

Bets can be placed at lottery outlets or through Caixa’s lottery website and app until 8 p.m. Brasília time. Digital group bets, known as bolões, are available until 8:30 p.m. through the online portal and app. Online payment options listed in the article include PIX, credit card and internet banking for Caixa account holders. Players must be at least 18.

Mega-Sena draws take place three times a week, on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sundays. The article says the next draw may pay R$185 million but does not specify its date.

What the Jackpot and Odds Mean for Players

Why a larger ticket costs so much more

The price and odds move together because selecting more numbers changes the chance of matching the winning combination. The figures illustrate the trade-off: the 20-number ticket costs R$232,560, compared with R$6 for a six-number ticket. Better odds do not make the larger purchase inexpensive, and even the 20-number option is not a guaranteed win.

What the rollover changes—and what it does not

The jackpot has grown because no one won the top prize in contest 3,071. That makes the next prize larger, but it does not improve the stated odds of a simple ticket: Caixa’s figure remains one in 50,063,860 per draw. The prize amount and the probability of winning are separate considerations for anyone deciding whether to play.

Check the Cost Before Placing a Bet

Set a spending limit before choosing numbers; the larger jackpot does not change the one-in-50,063,860 odds for a R$6 simple ticket.

  • Check the ticket price before increasing the number of selected dezenas: the article lists R$232,560 for the 20-number maximum.
  • If betting online, place the bet by 8 p.m. Brasília time; the stated cutoff for digital bolões is 8:30 p.m.
  • Use the six numbers from contest 3,071 only if you choose—nothing in the article suggests that past drawn numbers affect the next draw’s outcome.