Brazilian court orders Mega‑Sena winner to share R$117.5 million prize

The Tribunal de Justiça of Santa Catarina ruled that a man from Blumenau must pay R$1,294,491.32 to his former partner after confirming they had a verbal agreement to jointly place Mega‑Sena bets. The prize, worth R$117.5 million from the May 2022 draw, was won by the man who participated in a 42‑share pool. The court found evidence of the partnership, including partial payments made to the partner shortly after the win, and ordered payment of legal costs and attorney fees.

The decision underscores that informal betting agreements can be legally enforceable in Brazil when proven, even without a written contract. Proof may include messages, notarized records, witness testimony, and financial transactions demonstrating the intent to share winnings.