The Mega da Virada 2025 draw, Brazil’s year‑end lottery event, concluded on the morning of 1 January after an earlier delay on New Year’s Eve. The live draw, broadcast on Caixa Econômica Federal’s YouTube channel, revealed six winning tickets that will share the largest prize in the history of Brazilian lotteries: a total of BRL 1 billion.
Each of the six winning bets will receive BRL 181,892,881.09. Caixa did not disclose the names of the winners, in line with its rules protecting bettors’ privacy, but confirmed the locations where three of the winning tickets were purchased: João Pessoa (Paraíba), Ponta Porã (Mato Grosso do Sul) and Franco da Rocha (São Paulo). The remaining three winning bets were placed online; their geographic locations were not revealed.
Mega da Virada 2025 winning numbers and prize split
The six numbers drawn were: 59, 21, 32, 13, 33 and 09. As with previous Mega da Virada draws, the prize does not roll over. When multiple players match all six numbers, the advertised prize is divided equally among them. With six successful tickets this year, each claimant will take home roughly BRL 181.9 million before any applicable taxes or administrative procedures.
The draw’s result had broad public interest across Brazil, given the size of the payout and the holiday timing. Lottery organisers and financial advisers routinely emphasise careful planning by winners of very large sums, including consultation with legal and tax professionals to manage payouts and long‑term investments.
How winners claim the Mega da Virada 2025 prize
Winners have 90 calendar days from the date of the draw to claim their prizes. After that deadline the law requires unclaimed funds to be transferred to the Student Financing Fund (FIES). To collect a prize, winners must present the winning ticket or a digital proof of purchase and a photo ID. Caixa recommends writing the winner’s name and CPF on the back of any physical ticket to protect ownership.
Smaller prizes up to BRL 2,259.20 can be paid at authorised lottery outlets or Caixa agencies. Amounts above BRL 2,259.20 must be claimed at Caixa agencies only. Payouts above BRL 10,000 may require up to two business days to process. Online bettors may have options to transfer winnings to a Mercado Pago account or withdraw via QR code, depending on how the bet was placed.
The large payout highlights the continuing popularity of the Mega da Virada as an annual fixture in Brazil’s lottery calendar. While the headline figure attracts media attention, financial advisors advise new millionaires to secure professional guidance on tax obligations, estate planning and safeguarding their long‑term financial security.
Caixa’s transparency about the draw process and its adherence to privacy rules for bettors were evident in the broadcast. The agency will publish the official list of claiming procedures and any further administrative details on its website and at local branches.
Key Takeaways:
- Mega da Virada 2025 produced six winning tickets that split a record BRL 1 billion prize.
- Each winner will receive BRL 181,892,881.09; three tickets were bought in person and three online.
- Winning numbers were 59, 21, 32, 13, 33 and 09; winners have 90 days to claim prizes.
- Practical payout rules and documentation requirements apply, with large prizes paid at Caixa agencies.
