A lone bettor from Metro Manila bagged the P63.9-million jackpot in Thursday night’s Lotto 6/42 draw.
In an advisory on Friday, the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) said the ticket, purchased along Kalayaan Avenue in Makati City, bore the winning combination 24-34-32-09-21-16.
The winner has a year to claim the P63,908,331.60 prize at the PCSO main office in Mandaluyong City.
Claimants must present the winning ticket and two valid identification cards.
Under the Tax Reform for Acceleration and Inclusion law, winnings above PHP10,000 are subject to a 20-percent tax.
Aside from the jackpot winner, 26 players won P24,000 each for correctly picking five of the six winning numbers.
A total of 1,782 bettors will receive P800 for matching four numbers, while 27,292 players will get P20 for hitting three digits.
The 6/42 Lotto is drawn every Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday.
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.
