MANILA – A lone bettor hit the jackpot of the state lottery games for the third consecutive day.
The Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO), in an advisory Friday, said a bettor from Iloilo province bagged the Super Lotto 6/49 jackpot prize of PHP18 million drawn Thursday night.
The ticket bearing the winning combination of 19-48-15-11-07-24 was bought from an outlet in Sta. Barbara, Iloilo City.
As specified in Republic Act 1169 or the law on PCSO lotteries, winners have one year from the date of the draw to claim the prize.
All jackpot prizes must be claimed at the PCSO main office in Shaw Boulevard, Mandaluyong City.
Lotto winnings of more than PHP10,000 are subject to a 20 percent tax under the Tax Reform for Acceleration and Inclusion law.
Meanwhile, 26 others won PHP50,000 each for guessing five of the six winning digits; 1,531 will get PHP1,200 each for four correct digits; and 25,427 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 urged the public to support the agency’s gaming products to raise additional revenue 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. (PNA)