A resident from Cruzeiro, a town in São Paulo state, recently became a millionaire after winning a staggering R$ 19,641,652.34 in the Quina lottery. The bet, which only cost R$ 3, was made at the Lotérica Mantiqueira, located in the Vila Canevari neighborhood. Interestingly, this is the same lottery location where another player won nearly R$ 60 million in the Mega-Sena last year, highlighting the luck associated with this establishment.

The Caixa Econômica Federal confirmed that the winner had already collected the prize money, but further details about the winner remain undisclosed. Quina, a popular lottery in Brazil, allows players to choose between 5 to 15 numbers from a pool of 80. The winners can also opt for the 'Surpresinha' option, where the numbers are randomly generated by the lottery system. This latest win underscores the excitement and potential rewards of participating in such lottery games.

The implications of large lottery wins, such as the recent R$ 19.6 million win, emphasize not only the life-changing effects on the individuals but also the role of the lottery in the economy and the community. It brings attention to both the thrill of chance-based games and the financial responsibilities that come with such significant windfalls, as winners often face unique challenges in managing their newfound wealth effectively.