Quezon: A bettor from Quezon province bagged the PHP89.5 million jackpot in Tuesday's SuperLotto 6/49 draw.
According to Philippines News Agency, the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) announced on Wednesday that the winner from Bonifacio St. in Gumaca town correctly guessed the winning combination of 17-27-21-30-15-12. The winners have 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, 54 others won PHP50,000 each for guessing five out of the six winning digits; 2,278 bettors will get PHP1,200 each for four correct digits; and 31,325 will settle for PHP50 each for three correct digits.
The SuperLotto 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 not only helps people in need of medical assistance but also provides funds to government institutions.
