The Caixa Econômica Federal will hold the Mega-Sena lottery contest 2979 on Tuesday, beginning at 9 PM, and is estimating a jackpot of R$ 160 million. This lottery drawing will occur at the Espaço da Sorte on Avenida Paulista in São Paulo, with live broadcasts available on RedeTV! and various platforms, including YouTube and Facebook. The Folha will publish the results immediately after the drawing concludes.

A basic single bet on Mega-Sena costs R$ 6 and can be placed until 8 PM at lottery houses, or online through the Loterias Online portal and Caixa's application. However, digital betting pools (bolões digitais) can be purchased until 8:30 PM exclusively via Loterias Online and the Caixa app. For those choosing to place a bet with six numbers for R$ 6, the odds of winning stand at over 50 million to one, while a seven-number bet increases the chances to 1 in 7.1 million.

The Mega-Sena lottery is a popular betting game in Brazil, known for its substantial jackpots and cultural significance, often generating public interest across the nation, especially when prizes reach such high amounts. Participants are encouraged to place their bets early, as the drawing approaches.