The recent draw for the Quina lottery contest 6956 took place on Thursday, the 19th, with the drawn numbers being 10, 38, 51, 64, and 68. Despite numerous participants, no players matched all five numbers drawn, resulting in the total prize amount rolling over to R$ 9.7 million for the next contest scheduled for Friday, the 20th.

In terms of smaller prizes, there were 34 winners who correctly guessed four numbers, earning each R$ 14,005.27, while 2,997 participants matched three numbers, receiving R$ 151.31 each. Additionally, 82,804 players correctly picked two numbers, with each of those winners taking home R$ 5.47. This shows a broad participation in the lottery game at varying prize tiers, reflecting its popularity among the Brazilian public.

For those unfamiliar with how to play Quina, participants must select between five and fifteen numbers from a pool of 80. There's also a random option called 'Surpresinha' where numbers are chosen for the player by the administering body, Caixa Econômica Federal. The odds of winning and the cost of participation depend on how many numbers a player chooses, making the game accessible to all levels of players in Brazil.