Feb 14 • 12:16 UTC 🇧🇷 Brazil G1 (PT)

Cruzeiro (SP) gambler places R$3 bet and wins R$19.6 million in Quina; see the drawn numbers

A hopeful gambler from Cruzeiro, São Paulo won an astonishing R$19.6 million with a R$3 bet in Brazil's Quina lottery.

In an impressive turn of luck, a player from Cruzeiro in the São Paulo region has won R$19,641,652.34 by placing a simple R$3 bet in the Quina lottery, a popular lottery in Brazil featuring six draws per week. This specific ticket, which included five chosen numbers, was registered at Lotérica Mantiqueira in Vila Canevari. Interestingly, this lottery outlet has a history of major wins, as it was previously the site of a Mega-Sena jackpot of nearly R$60 million less than a year ago.

The winning drawing was identified as contest number 6,953, with the drawn numbers being 07, 22, 35, 58, and 63. Along with the single grand prize winner, the draw also revealed additional victories: 131 players matched four numbers and will receive R$5,604.17 each, while 7,310 participants matched three numbers, earning R$95.64 each. Furthermore, a staggering 159,436 players matched two numbers, each receiving R$4.38, indicating a widespread excitement around this lottery event.

The excitement doesn’t stop there; the next Quina draw is scheduled for Saturday (14th) in São Paulo, with an estimated prize of R$600,000. The article not only highlights this significant win but also provides insights into how to participate in the Quina, which requires players to choose between 5 to 15 numbers to play. This consistent frequency of lottery draws and the potential for enormous payouts keeps the interest in Brazilian lotteries lively and engaging for many citizens seeking fortune through these games.

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