An 80-year-old farmer from Leyte recently claimed his P142.6 million lotto winnings at the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office central office in Mandaluyong.
A bettor in Marikina City won the P29-million jackpot in the 6/49 Super Lotto draw on Sunday night, the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office announced yesterday.
(File photo) MANILA - A lone bettor from Laguna bagged the PHP49-million jackpot of the Lotto 6/42 draw on Saturday night. In an advisory on Sunday, the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) said the bettor guessed the winning combination 30-20-15 -09-23-22 and will take home PHP49,813,434.40. The ticket was purchased in the Municipality of Bay. The bettor can claim the check at the PCSO main office in Mandaluyong City upon presentation of the winning ticket and two identification cards. As provided in the Tax Reform for Acceleration and Inclusion law, lotto winnings of more than PHP10,000 shall be subject to a 20-percent tax. Meanwhile, 85 others won PHP32,000 each for guessing five out of the six winning digits; 3,445 will get PHP1,000 each for four correct digits; and 45,295 will settle for PHP20 each for three digits. The 6/42 Lotto is drawn every Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday. Prizes not claimed within a year shall be forfeited. PCSO General Manager Royina Garma continuou
The Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office is targeting to launch its new games this quarter to immediately generate much-needed revenue for the state coffers.