Southern leyte: A bettor from Southern Leyte province bagged the PHP81.8 million jackpot in Thursday's Lotto 6/42 draw.

According to Philippines News Agency, the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) announced on Friday that the winner correctly guessed the winning combination of 18-28-08-30-41-06. The lucky individual has one year to claim the PHP81,810,102 prize at the PCSO main office in Mandaluyong City, with the amount subject to a 20 percent tax as per the Tax Reform for Acceleration and Inclusion law, which applies to lotto winnings exceeding PHP10,000.

In addition, 59 other participants won PHP24,000 each for correctly guessing five out of the six winning numbers. A total of 2,956 bettors will receive PHP800 each for four correct digits, while 44,250 individuals will get PHP20 each for matching three numbers.

The 6/42 Lotto is held every Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday. PCSO General Manager Melquiades Robles urged the public to support the agency's gaming products, emphasizing that they generate additional revenues for health initiatives, medical services, and other national charities. The PCSO's mandatory contributions play a crucial role in providing medical assistance and funding government institutions.