National Lotteries (Mega-Sena, Quina, Lotofácil)

1) Who spends and where to play

• in the offline grid of Casas Lotéricas;
• online at Loterias Online;
• via the official Loterias CAIXA app (Android/iOS).

Terms of winning: winners have 90 days from the date of drawing; overdue amounts are sent to FIES (federal student fund).

Taxes: 30% of personal income tax at the source is withheld from cash prizes of lotteries (standard for 2025).

Social repassages: almost half of all lottery revenue is transferred to social areas (sports, education, culture, safety, etc.); monthly reports are available on the CAIXA website.

Mega-Sena - flagship lottery

Format: from 60 numbers choose 6-20; prizes for 4, 5 or 6 matches. The jackpot chance at betting 6 numbers is 1 in 50,063,860.

Circulations: Twice a week (usually Wed/Sat, 8pm Brasília), schedule published by CAIXA.

How to play it: "Surpresinha" (random pick), "Teimosinha" (multi-print run), Bolão syndicates available.

Sales/deadlines online: CAIXA indicates the closing time of sales for online bolons on the day of circulation.

Quina - "five out of eighty"

Format: choose 5-15 numbers out of 80; prize categories - for 2-5 matches (specific rules and cost - on the Quina page of CAIXA).

Draw frequency: regular draws according to the CAIXA calendar (see monthly file schedule).

Lotofácil - 'easy to win'

Format: tick 15-20 numbers out of 25; wins - for 11, 12, 13, 14 or 15 matches.

Payouts and odds: model with lots of small prizes; the official "How to Play" sheet and payout percentages are published by CAIXA.

2) How much goes to prizes and "social"

CAIXA discloses the distribution of fees and repassages; according to official materials, a significant share of revenues (including withheld personal income tax) goes to social programs. Historical brochures and annual reports detail prize pools and fund assignments.

3) Where to watch the calendar and results

Circulation calendar: monthly PDF files on the CAIXA website (for all games, including Mega-Sena/Quina/Lotofácil).

Results and purchase online: official portal Loterias Online.

Mobile notifications: via app Loterias CAIXA (Android/iOS).

4) How to get a prize

Up to R $10,000 - usually at the lottery point/application (if conditions are met).

≥ R $10,000 - payout through CAIXA branch; according to the press, the money is transferred within two working days after the submission of documents. Remember to sign the ticket and put CPF on the back.

5) Safety and responsibility

Use the official website/app; beware of third-party services.

Check the deadline (90 days) and sign tickets to protect against fraud.

Be aware of the 30% tax withholding and plan reserves for possible bank credit periods.

6) Frequent questions (short)

Can I play online? Yes - Loterias Online or CAIXA

What if you don't pick up the prize on time? After 90 days, the amount goes to FIES.

When are Mega-Sena runs? Usually Wednesday/Saturday 20:00 (see calendar of the month).

What is the Mega-Sena jackpot chance? 1 to 50,063,860 (when betting on 6 numbers).

Mega-Sena, Quina and Lotofácil are the core of the CAIXA national lotteries: clear rules, online and retail accessibility, and transparent taxes and social transfers. To play competently, keep in focus: official channels, circulation calendar, 90 days to receive and 30% tax on cash winnings. This will allow you to participate accurately and get the prize on time.

The data is relevant as of October 11, 2025 (Europe/Kyiv).