Lotofácil: Jackpot Rolls Over to R$ 5 Million

After no players matched all 15 numbers in the latest draw, the estimated jackpot for the next drawing is drawing the attention of millions of Brazilians.

Interest in Lotofácil has grown significantly after draw 3768, held this Friday (21), recorded no winning bets with 15 matches. As a result, the main prize rolled over, and the estimate for the next drawing, to be held on Saturday (22), is R$ 5 million, generating great anticipation among players.

The results of draw 3768

The drawing for Lotofácil contest 3768, which took place on Friday (21), had no winners in the main tier of 15 matches. However, several bets won prizes in the other categories. Check out the prize distribution details:

14 matches: 207 winning bets, each receiving R$ 2,251.87;
13 matches: 6,937 winning bets, each receiving R$ 35;
12 matches: 86,550 winning bets, each receiving R$ 14;
11 matches: 485,958 winning bets, each receiving R$ 7.

The previous draw, number 3767, had 3 winners of the R$ 2 million prize. The numbers drawn were 02 – 04 – 06 – 07 – 09 – 10 – 11 – 13 – 14 – 15 – 16 – 20 – 21 – 22 – 23.

How to play Lotofácil

Lotofácil is one of the most popular numerical prediction lotteries run by Caixa Econômica Federal. To participate, players must select between 15 and 20 numbers out of the 25 available on the betting slip. The minimum bet consists of choosing 15 numbers and costs R$ 3.00. It is possible to select up to 20 numbers on the same slip, with the price of the bet increasing proportionally.

Players can also opt for the Surpresinha, a mode in which Caixa's system chooses the numbers randomly. Another option is the Teimosinha, which allows competing with the same bet for 3, 6, 12, or 24 consecutive draws.

Prizes and categories

Of the total amount collected by Caixa in each draw, the percentage allocated to the gross prize pool corresponds to 43.79%. After deducting the fixed-value prizes for 11, 12, and 13 matches, the remaining amount is distributed among the main tiers. The first tier, for 15 matches, receives 62% of the net amount, while the second tier, for 14 matches, receives 13%.

Part of the funds is also accumulated for specific draws. 10% is rolled over for the 15-number winners in draws ending in 0, and 15% is accumulated for the 15-number winners in the special draws held in September of each year.

Draw schedule and prize redemption

Lotofácil drawings occur weekly. One source indicates drawings from Monday to Friday at 9 p.m., and on Sundays at 11 a.m. Another points out that the drawings take place from Monday to Saturday, always at 8 p.m., at Espaço da Sorte in São Paulo.

To claim prizes, net amounts of up to R$ 2,259.20 can be withdrawn at any authorized lottery outlet or Caixa branch. Higher amounts must be redeemed at the institution's bank branches, upon presentation of an original identity document, CPF, and the original winning bet slip. The expiration period for prizes is 90 days after the drawing date. After this period, unclaimed amounts are transferred to the National Treasury for allocation to the Higher Education Student Financing Fund (FIES).

Group betting with Bolão Caixa

It is possible to place group bets through the Bolão Caixa, which allows friends, family, or coworkers to share the cost and the chances of winning. The minimum price for a Bolão is R$ 12.00, with shares starting at R$ 4.50. Each pool can have from 2 to 100 shares, depending on the number of numbers selected on the slip.

With information from G1, ISTOÉ DINHEIRO.