Mandaluyong: A lone bettor from Metro Manila is ushering in 2025 as a multimillionaire after winning the PHP314-million Ultra Lotto 6/58 jackpot in Sunday night's draw.
According to Philippines News Agency, the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) stated that the winner placed his bet at SM Megamall in Mandaluyong City and hit the winning numbers 36-46-16-19-23-27. The total jackpot prize amounted to PHP314,591,292.80.
The bettor has one year to claim the prize at the PCSO main office in Mandaluyong City, providing the winning ticket and two valid identification cards. Lotto winnings exceeding PHP10,000 are subject to a 20 percent tax. The PCSO noted that prizes not claimed within a year shall be forfeited.
Meanwhile, 22 other bettors won PHP120,000 each for hitting five out of the six winning digits; 1,470 will receive PHP2,000 each for four correct digits; and 33,697 will receive PHP100 each for three correct digits.
The Ultra Lotto 6/58 is drawn every Tuesday, Friday, and Sunday. The PCSO encourages the public to support the games as a significant portion of the revenues supports the government's charity programs.
