Lotofácil Result: Amazonas Bet Wins R$ 1.7 Million
- A single winning bet placed in Manaus, Amazonas, correctly predicted all 15 numbers in Lotofácil competition 3577, drawn on Friday, December 2nd, 2023.
- Why it matters: A considerable prize of R$1.7 million was won on a relatively inexpensive bet.
- What's next: The winner will claim their prize from Caixa Econômica Federal, the Brazilian federal savings bank.
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Brazilian Lottery Winner Claims R$1.7 Million Prize in Lotofácil 3577
A single winning bet placed in Manaus, Amazonas, correctly predicted all 15 numbers in Lotofácil competition 3577, drawn on Friday, December 2nd, 2023. The lucky winner will receive a prize of R$1.7 million (approximately $340,000 USD as of December 4, 2023).
The Winning Bet
The winning ticket was a “simple bet” - a selection of 15 numbers out of the 25 available in Lotofácil.This type of bet costs R$3.50 (approximately $0.70 USD). Despite the low cost, the odds of correctly predicting all 15 numbers are approximately 1 in 3.2 million, according to Caixa Econômica Federal official lottery information.
Lotofácil, meaning “easy lottery” in Portuguese, is one of Brazil’s most popular lottery games, known for its relatively high odds of winning compared to other lotteries. It is indeed drawn six times a week.
Lotofácil Prize Structure
The prize money in Lotofácil is distributed among those who correctly match 11, 12, 13, 14, or all 15 numbers. The more numbers matched, the larger the prize. Here’s a breakdown of the prize distribution for competition 3577 (based on Itatiaia’s reporting):
| Matches | Number of Winners | Prize (R$) |
|---|---|---|
| 15 | 1 | 1,744,289.89 |
| 14 | 239 | 2,688.40 |
| 13 | 7,683 | 133.50 |
| 12 | 123,849 | 30.00 |
| 11 | 734,441 | 7.50 |
Claiming the Prize
The winner has 90 days from the date of the draw to claim their prize at any Caixa Econômica Federal agency. To claim the prize, the winner must present the original winning ticket and official identification.
Caixa Econômica Federal also offers financial planning services to lottery winners to help them manage their newfound wealth responsibly.