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The transfer of funds to social programs in Brazil by Loterias Caixa exceeded R$12 billion in 2025, according to an official report published in March 2026 by Caixa Econômica Federal. The total value of the transferred funds was around R$12.2 billion, maintaining the same level as in the previous year, when R$12.19 billion was allocated to various social programs in the country.
The funding for these programs is provided by the distribution system of the federal lottery system in Brazil, in which a significant portion of the betting system is allocated to support government programs and social development initiatives in the country.
Allocation Across Key Public Sectors
The total value of the funds allocated in 2025 was allocated to various key public sectors in Brazil through various federal programs.
The largest portion of the allocated funds, which was around R$4.46 billion, was allocated to the social security system in Brazil. The public security sector also received significant funding support through various programs, with an allocation of R$2.54 billion to the National Penitentiary Fund (FUNPEN) and R$2.54 billion to the National Public Security Fund (FNSP).
The sports development sector also received an allocation of R$1.92 billion from the federal lottery system in Brazil, which is an important sector in the development of various sports initiatives in the country, including Olympic sports events.
The allocated funds were also distributed to other public initiatives in the country. The National Culture Fund (FNC) was allocated R$745 million, while the Student Financing Fund (FIES) was allocated R$474 million to support higher education initiatives in the country.
Among the beneficiaries was the National Fund for Children and Adolescents (FNCA), as well as other charitable organizations such as the Brazilian Red Cross, the National Federation of APAE (Fenapaes), and the National Federation of Pestalozzi Associations (Fenapestalozzi).
Record Revenue Driven by Mega da Virada
The month of December was particularly profitable for the lottery. The Mega da Virada lottery, the special edition of the Mega-Sena lottery played on the eve of the New Year, recorded sales of over R$3 billion.
This allowed Caixa Econômica Federal to allocate R$1.9 billion to social programs during the month.
The Mega da Virada is the biggest lottery event of the year. The special edition of the Mega-Sena lottery is held every year on the eve of the New Year. The Mega da Virada is one of the biggest events of the year, and it is responsible for providing a large portion of the annual social program fund.
Legal Framework Behind Lottery Contributions
The distribution of the funds of the lottery is governed by the law passed in 1962. According to the law, nearly half of the money earned by the lottery by means of betting is to be used to fund public policy projects and social programs.
The amount of funds to be allocated to each of the sectors is decided by the Brazilian Congress.
The role of the state-owned bank Caixa Econômica Federal was the subject of a panel discussion by Renato Silva Siqueira, the General Director of Loterias Caixa, at the SBC Summit Rio 2026. In the discussion, the role of the bank was highlighted with respect to the development of sports activities in the country.
Source: SBC Noticias
