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Numbers are drawn from two cages. One cage has numbers 0 to 5, and the other has numbers 0 to 9. After numbers are drawn from both cages, they combine to make a whole number. For example, if 5 and 7 were drawn, it would add up to 57, and if 0 and 9 were drawn it adds up to 9, but if 00 is drawn it equals 60. This process is repeated until six whole numbers are formed. In order to win the jackpot, you must match all six numbers.
Besides the jackpot there are two other ways to win Mega Sena. There are prizes for picking five or four of the winning numbers. Because there are only three ways to win, it leaves more prize money to distribute to winners, giving them larger prizes.
Players can play twice a week and see the drawing results on Wednesdays and Saturdays.
How the winnings are distributed
Only 46 percent of the profits are given to the prize winners, which is divided as follows. Of that 46 percent, the jackpot winner gets 35 percent, the second place winner gets 20 percent, and the third place winner gets 20 percent. The remaining 54 percent is used to fund education and development, and 25 percent of that is used for special draws held five times a year.
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