By Christopher Lloyd Caliwan | Philippine News Agency
A bettor from Cavite hit the Super Lotto 6/49 jackpot prize of P15,840,000.00 drawn on Sunday night.
The ticket bearing the winning combination of 21-10-13-31-07-18 was bought from an outlet in Molino 4, Bacoor City, according to the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) on Monday.
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% tax under the Tax Reform for Acceleration and Inclusion law.
Meanwhile, 52 others won P50,000 each for guessing five of the six winning digits; 2,136 will get P1,200 each for four correct digits; and 29,193 will settle for P50 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.