Almost R$7 Million Prize Boosts Lotofácil Searches

The result of Lotofácil contest 3790, held on Sunday (27), brought a prize of R$ 6,473,807.39 to a single bettor who matched all 15 numbers. The expectation of a next prize of about R$ 2 million for contest 3791 made the topic rise in searches.

How the Minimum Bet Works

The minimum Lotofácil bet consists of choosing 15 numbers out of 25 available, at a cost of R$ 3.50. It is possible to mark up to 20 numbers, paying higher amounts depending on the quantity chosen.

Prize Distribution

The collected amounts are distributed in specific percentages. In contest 3790, 423 bets matched 14 numbers, receiving R$ 2,094.06 each; 14,642 bets matched 13 numbers, receiving R$ 35; 176,691 bets matched 12 numbers, receiving R$ 14; and 928,640 bets matched 11 numbers, receiving R$ 7.

Game Options: Surpresinha and Teimosinha

In addition to manual selection, Lotofácil offers Surpresinha, where the Caixa system automatically selects the numbers, and Teimosinha, which allows repeating the same bet for 3, 6, 12, 18, or 24 consecutive contests.

Pools and Redemption Methods

Players can participate in pools, which allow registering games with more numbers and dividing the cost among participants. Prizes can be collected at Caixa branches, lottery houses, or, for smaller amounts, via transfer through Mercado Pago. Unclaimed prizes expire in 90 days and are reverted to the Student Financing Fund (FIES).

Next Drawing and Prize Expectation

Contest 3791, held on Monday (28) at Espaço da Sorte, in São Paulo, has an estimated prize of R$ 2 million. The frequency of five weekly drawings, from Monday to Friday at 9 PM, and one Sunday morning drawing, maintains a constant flow of bets.

With information from Estadão, G1.