# Rio de Janeiro Jogo do Bicho lottery history and operations

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/rio-de-janeiro-jogo-do-bicho-lottery-history-and-operations
> Updated: 2026-09-16T03:25:36.000Z. Sources: 6. Developments: 3.

The Jogo do Bicho lottery remains a significant cultural and practical element in Rio de Janeiro. Current operations involve regular daily extraction schedules for various time slots, including PPT at 09:20, PTM at 11:00, PT at 14:00, PTV at 16:00, PTN at 18:00, and Coruja at 21:00, with results tracked through the 7th prize. On Wednesdays, one of the daily draws may be replaced by the Loteria Federal from Caixa Econômica Federal.

The lottery has a deep historical connection to the region, having been established in 1892 by João Batista Viana Drummond, also known as the Barão de Drummond, to support the financial stability of the Vila Isabel Zoo. This system involved visitors receiving tickets associated with one of 25 animals.

This history has influenced local linguistics, specifically the widespread slang term ‘deu no poste’. The expression refers to the historical practice of posting lottery results on public utility poles prior to digital communication, and it is still used to inquire about or announce published results.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-16: Rio de Janeiro Jogo do Bicho lottery results

Daily lottery results for the Jogo do Bicho in Rio de Janeiro are being updated across multiple scheduled extractions, including special Wednesday draws involving the Loteria Federal.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/rio-de-janeiro-jogo-do-bicho-lottery-results-2

### 2026-08-25: Rio de Janeiro slang ‘deu no poste’ traces back to Jogo do Bicho history

The Brazilian slang ‘deu no poste’ refers to the publication of lottery results, a term rooted in the historical practice of posting ‘Jogo do Bicho’ numbers on public poles in Rio de Janeiro.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/rio-de-janeiro-slang-deu-no-poste-traces-back-to-jogo-do-bicho-history

### 2026-08-20: Rio de Janeiro Jogo do Bicho lottery results

Real-time updates for Jogo do Bicho lottery results in Rio de Janeiro, covering various daily extraction times from PT Rio.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/rio-de-janeiro-jogo-do-bicho-lottery-results-1

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