On Thursday night, three winning bets from the state of Paraná correctly predicted five numbers in the Mega-Sena lottery draw number 2986. Each winning ticket, purchased through traditional lottery outlets, earned the winners R$ 30,740.63. The drawn numbers were 01, 05, 13, 26, 41, and 53, but no bets managed to match all six numbers, leading to an accumulated prize of R$ 8 million for the next draw.

The winning cities include Congonhinhas, Cornélio Procópio, and Nova Santa Rosa, with each city represented by a different lottery agency. The draw, part of the regular Mega-Sena schedule that occurs three times a week, saw enthusiastic participation as players eagerly awaited the results. Despite not having a grand prize winner this time, the excitement around the lottery remains high with the next draw scheduled for Saturday.

Lottery enthusiasts can place their bets at various lottery outlets across the country or through online banking options provided by Caixa Econômica Federal. As the Mega-Sena continues to be a highlight of Brazilian culture and social activity, this latest event reinforces the popularity of seeking life-changing payouts through the lottery system.