Lotofácil da Independência distributes record R$ 323 million prize

The special Lotofácil da Independência lottery draw (contest 3780) distributed a record total prize of R$ 323,177,688. Seventy-two winning bets correctly identified all 15 numbers, with each winning ticket receiving R$ 4,488,579.

The winning bets were spread across Brazil, including significant numbers of winners in São Paulo (15), Minas Gerais (8), Ceará (6), and Bahia (4). Winners also emerged in Amazonas, Alagoas, Maranhão, and several other states. In addition to the main prize, 8,978 bets that matched 14 numbers each received R$ 2,762.74.

In Fortaleza, entrepreneur Alessandro Montenegro, known as the ‘King of Bolão’, achieved a notable streak by winning six times in five days, including three winning group bets in the Lotofácil draw that collectively earned nearly R$ 13.5 million.

Caixa Econômica Federal advises that prizes exceeding R$ 2,259.20 must be claimed at bank branches. Winners have 90 days to collect their winnings before the funds are transferred to the Student Financing Fund (FIES).