A simple lottery ticket purchased in São José dos Campos, São Paulo, got very close to the millionaire prize of the Mega-Sena, occurring on Thursday night. The bettor successfully chose five out of the six winning numbers, resulting in a significant win of R$ 33,510.78. Despite the close call, no player managed to grab the main prize, which has now accumulated to R$ 145 million. The winning numbers announced were 08, 19, 27, 32, 38, and 52.

The ticket was purchased at Lotérica Estrela de Ouro in the Putim neighborhood, and the next Mega-Sena draw is set for Saturday, promising another chance for hopeful players. Participants can place their bets up until 7 PM Brasília time at any lottery outlet across the country or online via the Caixa Econômica Federal website. To participate, players must be at least 18 years old and complete a registration process on the online platform.

Mega-Sena is one of Brazil's most popular lotteries, known for its hefty jackpots that draw millions of participants nationwide. The ongoing accumulation of the jackpot illustrates the excitement and glamour associated with the lottery, while also highlighting the increasing number of people seeking chances at life-changing wins through such games of chance.