Another lone bettor from Metro Manila became an instant millionaire after hitting the PHP8.9 million jackpot of the Mega Lotto 6/45 draw on Wednesday night. In an advisory Thursday, the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) said the bettor’s winning combination 27-10-18-08-40-36 of the Mega Lotto 6/45 draw carried a total jackpot prize of PHP8.91 million. The ticket was purchased in Pio Del Pilar, Makati City. Winners have one year from the date of the draw to claim the prize, as specified in Republic Act 1169, the law on PCSO lotteries. All jackpot prizes must be claimed at the PCSO main office in Shaw Boulevard, Mandaluyong City. Winners must write their names and signature on the back of the winning tickets and present two government-issued identification cards or documents. Lotto winnings of more than PHP10,000 are subject to 20 percent tax under the Tax Reform for Acceleration and Inclusion law. Meanwhile, 26 others won PHP32,000 each for guessing five out of the six winning digits, while 1,403 will get PHP1,000 each for four correct digits, and 23,275 will settle for PHP30 each for three correct digits. The 6/45 Mega Lotto is drawn every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. The PCSO urges the public to patronize their games as a large chunk of revenues goes to charity programs.
Source: Philippines News Agency