The draw for Mega-Sena contest number 2,972 took place on the night of Thursday, September 12, in São Paulo, Brazil. Unfortunately for players, no bet matched all six numbers, meaning the jackpot has rolled over to R$ 62 million for the upcoming lottery draw scheduled for Saturday, September 14. The winning numbers for this contest were 09, 10, 15, 46, 49, and 51, but there were still several winners for smaller prizes, including 55 tickets matching five numbers and bringing home R$ 41,264.65 each, as well as 3,582 tickets matching four numbers with a prize of R$ 1,044.39.

In addition to the draw results, the article provides detailed information on how to participate in the Mega-Sena lottery. Players can place their bets until 8 PM (Brasília time) at any lottery outlet across the country or through the Caixa Loterias website and app. It is emphasized that digital group betting, known as 'bolões', must be purchased before 8:30 PM exclusively through the Loterias Online portal and app. Online payments are accepted through PIX, credit card, or internet banking for Caixa customers, although participants must be at least 18 years old to enter the lottery.

The article also briefly touches on the odds of winning, suggesting that the probability of winning varies for each contest, intriguing readers regarding the chances of securing large cash prizes in future draws. This ongoing interest in Mega-Sena reflects its status as one of Brazil's most popular and lucrative lottery games.