A recent draw in Brazil's Mega-Sena lottery resulted in a group from Goiânia winning a staggering R$ 87,724 after correctly matching five numbers. The winning ticket was registered at Loterias Nippon, with seven numbers chosen and shared among seven participants. Each winner received approximately R$ 12,532 from the total prize, highlighting the appeal of collective betting in lotteries.

In addition to the main winners, 63 other bets matched five numbers and took home R$ 43,862.01 each, while over 4,000 players correctly guessed four numbers, earning R$ 1,069.47 each. This particular event underscores the popularity and accessibility of the Mega-Sena lottery, especially in the state of Goiás, where over 135 entries managed to get four numbers right, showcasing a local engagement in the lottery.

Looking ahead, the next draw of the Mega-Sena is expected to have a whopping prize of R$ 72 million, set to take place on Thursday, the 19th. Participants can place their bets with a minimum of six numbers and a starting price of R$ 6, indicating the lottery's strategy of encouraging more players to participate by allowing larger numbers of selections to increase their winning odds.