Manila bettor bags Php 37.2-M Mega Lotto jackpot
MANILA, Philippines – Lone bettor from the City of Manila bagged the Php 37.2 million jackpot prize of Friday night, December 15, 2023 Mega Lotto 6/45 draw.
In an advisory Monday, the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) said the bettor guessed the winning combination of 32-14-34-13-01-35 which carried a total jackpot prize of PHP 37,241,369.80.
The ticket was bought from the lotto outlet of Luvimin Joy V. Carpio in Malate, Manila.
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16 bettors who guessed five correct numbers won second prize and will receive Php 32,000 each.
Meanwhile, 755 players guessed four of the six winning combination and they will get Php 1,000 each. 15,285 players won Php 30 each for guessing three numbers.
To claim his/her check, the bettor must go to the PCSO’s main office in Mandaluyong City and present the winning ticket and two ID cards.
As provided under the Tax Reform for Acceleration and Inclusion law, lotto winnings of more than P10,000 shall be subject to a 20% tax.
Unclaimed prizes within a year shall be forfeited.
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The Mega Lotto 6/45 is drawn every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday.
The Mega Lotto was last won on November 27, 2023 by a bettor who bought the winning ticket from a lotto outlet in Batangas City, Batangas.
PCSO General Manager Melquiades Robles urged the public to support the agency’s gaming products in order to raise additional revenue for health initiatives, medical services, and other national charities.
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