The Caixa Econômica Federal will hold the draw for Mega-Sena contest 2978 at 9 PM on Saturday, with an estimated jackpot of R$ 145 million. The draw will take place at Espaço da Sorte on Avenida Paulista in São Paulo, and it will be broadcast live on RedeTV! and through various online platforms including YouTube and Facebook. Following the draw, Folha will publish the winning numbers promptly.

Participants can place simple bets in the Mega-Sena lottery, costing R$ 6, which can be submitted until 8 PM at lottery outlets, via the Loterias Online website, and through the Loterias Caixa app. There is a provision for digital pools, allowing purchases up to 8:30 PM exclusively through the same online channels. The probability of winning with a basic six-number bet is about one in over 50 million, which improves to one in 7.1 million with a seven-number bet costing R$ 42.

This popular lottery event draws significant public interest, especially given the size of the jackpot. The wide broadcasting reach ensures that participants and curious onlookers can witness the result in real-time, contributing to the excitement surrounding the Mega-Sena draws. As always, responsible gambling practices are encouraged as participants engage with the lottery, especially with such high stakes involved.