The Mega da Virada 2025 draw, held by Caixa Económica Federal, resulted in six winning bets that split the historic R$1.09 billion jackpot. The winning numbers were 09-13-21-32-33-59 and each of the six jackpot winners will receive R$181,892,881.09.
Mega da Virada 2025 results
Caixa confirmed that three of the winning tickets were purchased at retail outlets in João Pessoa (Paraíba), Ponta Porã (Mato Grosso do Sul) and Franco da Rocha (São Paulo). The remaining three winners played through electronic channels. The draw, originally scheduled for 31 December 2025, took place on 1 January 2026 after an institutional delay, which Caixa said was the first postponement in the history of the Mega da Virada.
Prize distribution and other payouts
The Mega da Virada follows a fixed distribution structure set by Caixa. For contest 2955 the allocation was 90% of the prize pool for the main category, 5% for the second category (five correct numbers) and 5% for the third category (four correct numbers). Under that split, the secondary prizes were distributed as follows:
- 3,921 players who matched five numbers each received R$11,931.42.
- 308,315 players who matched four numbers each received R$216.76.
These payments reflect the significant public participation typical of the Mega da Virada, the most anticipated lottery event of the Brazilian calendar year. The unusually large top prize attracted both casual players and frequent participants across the country.
Operational note on the delayed draw
Caixa issued a statement explaining that delays during the New Year’s Eve ceremony necessitated postponing the extraction to 1 January 2026. Officials described the postponement as an exceptional occurrence. The change briefly extended uncertainty for participants awaiting results but did not alter the prize allocation or the integrity of the draw.
Winners will need to follow Caixa’s standard procedures to claim prizes of this magnitude. Large prize claims typically require verification at Caixa branches and adherence to documentation rules set by the bank. Smaller prizes can be claimed at authorised lottery retailers or credited automatically for electronically purchased bets.
The Mega da Virada remains a national fixture in Brazil, notable for concentrating large prize sums into a single year-end event and for its tradition of high participation. This year’s six-way split of the R$1.09 billion pot marks one of the larger shared payouts in recent editions, distributing substantial sums to a handful of fortunate players while also delivering smaller but meaningful prizes to hundreds of thousands of participants.
Key Takeaways:
- Mega da Virada 2025 awarded a total prize of R$1.09 billion shared by six winning bets.
- The drawn numbers were 09-13-21-32-33-59 and each jackpot winner received R$181,892,881.09.
- Three winning tickets were sold at lottery outlets in João Pessoa, Ponta Porã and Franco da Rocha; the others were electronic.
- Secondary prizes paid R$11,931.42 to 3,921 players with five correct numbers and R$216.76 to 308,315 players with four.
