Cebu: A bettor from Cebu province won the PHP288.6-million jackpot in Saturday night's Grand Lotto 6/55 draw. The winning ticket, purchased at an outlet in Compostela town, matched the combination 13-42-06-45-24-33 for the total jackpot prize of PHP288,616,075.00.
According to Philippines News Agency, the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) said Sunday that it was the second time this month that a lone bettor won a jackpot, following a PHP14.4-million Megalotto 6/45 win by a bettor from Sorsogon City on Friday night. Aside from the jackpot winner, 47 bettors hit five of the six winning numbers and will receive PHP100,000 each. Meanwhile, 2,330 players won PHP1,500 for four correct digits, and 30,049 bettors will get PHP60 each for three correct numbers.
The Grand Lotto 6/55 is drawn every Monday, Wednesday and Saturday. Under Republic Act 1169, winners have one year from the draw date to claim their prizes. All jackpot prizes must be claimed at the PCSO main office in Mandaluyong City. Winners are required to write their names and signatures at the back of the winning ticket and present two valid government-issued identification. Lotto prizes exceeding PHP10,000 are subject to a 20 percent tax under the Tax Reform for Acceleration and Inclusion law.
PCSO General Manager Mel Robles encouraged continued public support for their games, noting that revenues help fund health programs, medical assistance, and other government social services.
