A lone bettor from Metro Manila hit the PHP100 million jackpot in Tuesday night’s Lotto 6/42 draw, the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) announced Wednesday.
The winning ticket, purchased at Lucky Circle Corp., SM North EDSA in Quezon City bore the combination 19-02-21-13-16-22.
The winner has one year to claim the PHP100,890,109.20 prize at the PCSO main office in Mandaluyong City.
Claimants must present the winning ticket and two valid identification cards.
Under the Tax Reform for Acceleration and Inclusion law, winnings above PHP10,000 are subject to a 20 percent tax.
Aside from the jackpot winner, 85 players won PHP24,000 each for correctly picking five of the six winning numbers.
A total of 3,170 bettors will receive PHP800 for matching four numbers, while 47,076 players will get PHP20 for hitting three digits.
The 6/42 Lotto is drawn every Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday.
PCSO General Manager Melquiades Robles encouraged the public to support the agency’s gaming products to raise additional revenues for health initiatives, medical services, and other national charities.
Through its mandatory contributions, the PCSO not only helps people in need of medical assistance but also provides funds to government institutions.
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