A lottery ticket purchased in Teresina has successfully matched five out of the six winning numbers in the Mega-Sena lottery, resulting in a prize of R$ 72,797.52. The drawing took place on Saturday night in São Paulo, and despite the win, no ticket achieved the grand prize of matching all six numbers. Consequently, the total amount for the next drawing has accumulated to an impressive R$ 116 million, attracting further interest among lottery players.

In addition to the Teresina winner, a total of 48 other tickets from the Piauí region matched four numbers, earning between R$ 847 to R$ 8,400. This indicates a broad interest in the lottery and demonstrates that many residents across various cities in Piauí participated in the draw. The cities represented in the winners' circle include Bom Jesus, Barras, Curimatá, and several more, highlighting the regional enthusiasm for the Mega-Sena lottery games.

The article also outlines the process for participating in the Mega-Sena lottery. Bets can be placed until 19:00 (Brasília time) at any authorized lottery retailer or through the Loterias Caixa website and app, which are accessible on smartphones, tablets, and computers. Payments for online bets can be made via Pix, credit card, or internet banking for Caixa bank account holders, and participants must be at least 18 years old. This accessibility emphasizes the popularity and reach of the lottery in Brazil, further encouraging more players to try their luck as the payouts continue to escalate.