In Canoas, a city in the Metropolitan Region of Porto Alegre, a lucky individual struck it rich by winning over R$ 980,000 in the Lotofácil lottery, a popular lottery game in Brazil. The winning ticket was one of several drawn in the lottery’s 3615 draw, held on Wednesday, October 18. The ticket, which only cost R$ 3.50, was purchased online, showcasing the growing trend of digital lottery play in Brazil.

The grand prize was shared with another winner from Santo André in São Paulo, each receiving R$ 980,747.13. Lotofácil draws involve selecting numbers, and in this case, the winning numbers were 2, 3, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 17, 18, 21, 23, and 25. The draw also produced numerous other winners, with a total of 2 main winners for 15 numbers correct, 212 winners for 14, over 8,000 winners for 13, and many others, indicating the game's accessibility and appeal across Brazil.

This event highlights not only the excitement of winning big in the lottery but also serves as a reflection of the economic factor of gambling in Brazil. With millions playing regularly, games like Lotofácil continue to attract attention and generate substantial financial flows both for the players and for the government through taxes on lottery earnings. Such stories bring a sense of community excitement and hope among participants, who dream of hitting the jackpot next.