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Brazil's Mega da Virada draw moved to January 1, 2027
Brazil's Mega da Virada is a special end-of-year lottery draw.
In 2026, the numbers will be drawn at 10 a.m.
on January 1, 2027, rather than on the night of December 31.
Caixa Econômica Federal said the change was made to address operational adjustments, but did not explain them in more detail.
The prize is estimated at at least R$1 billion, and it will not roll over.
If no one matches all six numbers, the prize goes to those who match five; if there are no winners there, it goes to those who match four.
Bets open on November 3, and from December 17 they will be limited to the special draw.
A basic bet costs R$6, and players can place bets at licensed lottery shops or through official Caixa lottery channels.
Brazil’s Mega da Virada 2026 draw will take place on January 1, 2027, at 10 a.m. Brasília time, instead of the night of December 31.
Caixa Econômica Federal said the date change was made to accommodate operational adjustments.
The prize is estimated at at least R$1 billion and will not roll over.
Bets open on November 3, with the simple six-number bet costing R$6.
- Who
- Caixa Econômica Federal is responsible for the draw.
- What
- The Mega da Virada 2026 draw has been moved from December 31 to January 1, 2027.
- When
- January 1, 2027, at 10 a.m. Brasília time.
- Where
- Brazil.
- Why
- Caixa said the change was made to accommodate operational adjustments.
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Bets for the Mega da Virada are scheduled to open.
The final day bets can be placed alongside regular Mega-Sena draws.
Bets become exclusive to the Mega da Virada special draw.
The draw is scheduled for 10 a.m. Brasília time.
- Estimated prize
- At least R$1 billion
- Draw time
- 10 a.m. Brasília time
- Draw date
- January 1, 2027
- Simple bet
- R$6 for six numbers
- Maximum numbers selected
- 20
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