MANILA – 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.
In a statement on Monday, the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) said 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 was PHP314,591,292.80.
The bettor has one year to claim the prize at the PCSO main office in Mandaluyong City. He needs to present the winning ticket and two valid identification cards.
Lotto winnings of more than PHP10,000 are subject to a 20 percent tax.
PCSO said 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 get PHP2,000 each for four correct digits; and 33,697 will settle for PHP100 each for three correct digits.
The Ultra Lotto 6/58 is drawn every Tuesday, Friday, and Sunday.
The PCSO urges the public to patronize the games as a large portion of the revenues goes to the government’s charity programs. (PNA)