Three fortunate bettors from across Luzon have seen their lives transformed overnight, becoming instant multimillionaires after the recent lottery draws conducted by the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO).
Super Lotto 6/49 Creates Two Multi-Millionaires
The Thursday night draw for Super Lotto 6/49 produced two major winners who will share an enormous jackpot. One ticket was sold in Los Baños, Laguna, and another in Quirino Highway, Bulacan. Both correctly predicted the winning combination: 09-11-30-12-24-26.
This lucky guess earned them a share of the staggering total cash prize of PHP104,548,763.10. Beyond the jackpot winners, thousands of other players secured smaller prizes. Exactly 100 individuals won PHP50,000 each for matching five numbers, while 4,479 bettors got PHP1,200 for four correct digits. A further 55,636 people will receive PHP50 for guessing three numbers correctly.
Lotto 6/42 Winner from Quezon City
In a separate draw held on the same evening, a single bettor from Project 7 in Quezon City struck gold in the Lotto 6/42 game. This winner successfully identified the combination 29-32-13-17-11-09, claiming the entire jackpot of PHP10,042,884.60.
This draw also created numerous other winners. Thirty-nine people matched five numbers to win PHP24,000 each. Another 1,585 bettors secured PHP800 for four correct digits, and 26,064 individuals will take home PHP20 for three winning numbers.
Claiming Prizes and Supporting National Charities
The PCSO reminds all winners that they have one year from the draw date to claim their prizes. All jackpot prizes must be claimed in person at the PCSO main office located in Mandaluyong City.
It is important for winners to note that under the Tax Reform for Acceleration and Inclusion (TRAIN) law, lottery winnings exceeding PHP10,000 are subject to a mandatory 20-percent final tax.
PCSO General Manager Melquiades Robles reiterated the importance of public participation in these games. He encouraged continued support for the agency's gaming products, emphasizing that the revenues generated are vital. These funds provide additional financial support for critical national health initiatives, medical services, and various charity programs.
Through its mandatory contributions, the PCSO plays a dual role: offering life-changing prizes to lucky citizens while simultaneously funding medical assistance for those in need and providing essential financial aid to government institutions.
