In the recent Mega-Sena lottery draw numbered 2,975 held in São Paulo, four participants from the Vale do Paraíba region were just one number shy of taking home the grand prize of R$ 116 million. According to the Caixa Econômica Federal, no one managed to correctly guess all six winning numbers, which resulted in the prize rolling over for the next drawing. However, these four bets collectively secured R$ 145,600 in smaller winnings for their participants.

The specific winnings per each of the four bets amounted to R$ 36,398.76. The notable bets were placed in the municipalities of Atibaia, Jacareí, Taubaté, and Ubatuba, with the Atibaia bet made at the Luck House Loterias in the Alvinópolis neighborhood while the others were made through the Caixa's electronic channels, demonstrating the range of participation across different platforms.

With the next Mega-Sena drawing scheduled for Tuesday, October 24, excitement is building as players across the country look to take part. The anticipated prize continues to grow, with many hoping that upcoming draws might yield a lucky winner among them. This situation highlights both the anticipation of significant lottery prizes in Brazil and the community engagement it fosters within various regions, such as the Vale do Paraíba where local players are seeing significant yet smaller prizes.