The Caixa Econômica Federal is set to hold the Mega-Sena lottery draw for contest 2974 at 9 PM on Thursday. The anticipated jackpot for this draw is a staggering R$ 72 million, drawing significant attention from potential players across Brazil. The event will be held at the Espaço da Sorte, located on Avenida Paulista in São Paulo, and will be broadcast live on RedeTV! as well as the broadcaster's and Caixa's social media channels on YouTube and Facebook.

Players can place their bets up until 8 PM at lottery outlets, the Loterias Online portal, and the Loterias Caixa app. However, digital betting pools are available until 8:30 PM exclusively through the online portal and app. A standard bet with six numbers costs R$ 6, while a bet with seven numbers increases the cost to R$ 42 but significantly raises the odds of winning, from one in over 50 million to one in 7.1 million.

This Mega-Sena draw is not only pivotal for those hoping to win the grand prize but also highlights the ongoing popularity of the lottery in Brazil as a form of entertainment and a potential source of life-changing wealth. The results, to be announced shortly after the draw, will be eagerly awaited by many who participate in this iconic national lottery.