Quezon city: A lone bettor from Metro Manila bagged the PHP97.8-million jackpot of Thursday night's Super Lotto 6/49 draw. The Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) said the winner from Barangay Krus na Ligas in Quezon City guessed the winning combination of 25-08-05-27-18-16.

According to Philippines News Agency, the winner has one year to claim the prize at the PCSO main office in Mandaluyong City upon presentation of the winning ticket and two identification cards. Under the Tax Reform for Acceleration and Inclusion Law, lotto winnings worth more than PHP10,000 are subject to a 20-percent tax.

Meanwhile, 89 others won PHP50,000 each for guessing five out of the six winning digits; 3,480 bettors will get PHP1,200 each for four correct digits; and 45,480 will settle for PHP50 each for three correct digits. The Super Lotto 6/49 is drawn every Tuesday, Thursday, and Sunday.

PCSO General Manager Melquiades Robles encouraged the public to support the agency's gaming products to raise additional revenues for health initiatives, medical services, and other national charities. Through its mandatory contributions, the PCSO helps people in need of medical assistance and also provides funds to government institutions.