The Mega-Sena lottery contest 2,979 was held on the night of Saturday, October 28, in São Paulo, where a single ticket purchased in Eusébio, Ceará, correctly guessed all six winning numbers, earning the winner an impressive R$ 158,039,482.14. The winning numbers for the draw were 18, 27, 37, 43, 47, and 53.

In addition to the jackpot winner, there were 128 tickets that matched five numbers, each winning R$ 38,728.95, and a substantial number of 7,902 tickets that matched four numbers, with each winning R$ 1,034.09. The next Mega-Sena draw is scheduled for Thursday, November 5, 2023, with an estimated prize of R$ 45 million, providing new opportunities for players to try their luck.

Bets for the Mega-Sena can be placed until 8 PM (Brasília time) at any lottery retailer in Brazil or through the Loterias Caixa website and app, which are accessible on smartphones, computers, and various devices. For those interested in group betting (bolões digitales), purchases can be made until 8:30 PM through the Loterias Online portal and app, further expanding participation in the popular lottery game.