Six bets matched all six numbers in the Mega da Virada draw held on 1 January, splitting an estimated R$1 billion prize — the largest in the contest’s history. The draw took place at 10:00 and was broadcast live on Caixa’s Facebook profile and the Caixa channel on YouTube.
Mega da Virada winners
Caixa Econômica Federal confirmed that three winning tickets were purchased at retail outlets in João Pessoa (state of Paraíba), Ponta Porã (Mato Grosso do Sul) and Franco da Rocha (São Paulo). The other three winning entries were registered online through Caixa’s official website. The operator said the prize pool for this year’s Mega da Virada attracted widespread interest across Brazil.
Organised annually since 2009, the Mega da Virada has become a year-end fixture for Brazilian bettors. This edition’s payout brings the total number of six-number winning bets awarded by the special draw to 130 since the lottery’s inception.
Draw officials noted that the 1 January event drew unusually high attention owing to the historic size of the prize. Caixa provided live coverage to ensure transparency and reach a national audience. The exact winning numbers were announced during the broadcast; readers seeking the specific combination are advised to consult Caixa’s official channels for the verified sequence.
Prizes of this magnitude typically spark media coverage and increased ticket sales in the days leading up to the draw. The division of the jackpot among six tickets means each winner will receive a substantial payout after taxes and any applicable fees. Winners who purchased online will be contacted according to Caixa’s procedures, while those with retail tickets must present their physical slips at authorised locations to claim prizes above the automatic payout threshold.
Caixa representatives remind winners to validate their tickets carefully and follow the bank’s instructions for claiming large prizes. They also urge winners to seek independent financial advice before making major decisions, given the sudden change in personal circumstances that a large lottery prize can bring.
The Mega da Virada has a distinctive appeal because its prize does not roll over; the full advertised amount is paid out on the night of the draw. That rule, together with the draw’s timing on New Year’s Day, helps concentrate public attention and creates a high-profile moment for both the operator and the winners.
As authorities finalise verification of the winning tickets, regional press offices in the municipalities named have prepared to assist local winners with information on claiming procedures. Caixa’s announcement included a standard reminder that players should only use official channels for verification and prize collection to avoid scams.
Journalists and interested members of the public can follow further updates via Caixa’s official communications and Agência Brasil, which supplied reporting used in this summary. The coming days will reveal more details about the individual winners and the distribution of the payouts.
Key Takeaways:
- Mega da Virada winners share a record R$1 billion jackpot after six successful bets in the 1 January draw.
- Winning tickets were placed in João Pessoa (PB), Ponta Porã (MS), Franco da Rocha (SP) and three online bets through the Caixa website.
- The draw took place at 10:00 on 1 January with live coverage on Caixa’s Facebook and YouTube channels.
- Since its launch in 2009 the Mega da Virada has produced 130 six-number winners in total.
