By Christopher Lloyd Caliwan | Philippine News Agency
Two bettors from the provinces of Laguna and Cavite bagged the jackpot prizes in two separate lotto draws on Thursday, the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) said.
In a Friday advisory, the PCSO said a bettor guessed the winning combinations 31-02-27-41-17-12 during the Super Lotto 6/49 with a total prize of P20,077,863.20.
The ticket was bought in Golden City Dasma 3, Dasmariñas City, Cavite.
A total of 23 wagerers won P50,000 each for guessing five out of the six winning digits; 984 bettors will get P1,200 each for four correct digits; and 17,480 will settle for P50 each for three correct digits.
The Super Lotto 6/49 is drawn every Tuesday, Thursday, and Sunday.
Meanwhile, another bettor from Arcillas Town Center in San Pablo City, Laguna guessed the winning combination 03-15-11-17-19-13 in the Lotto 6/42 draw with a total prize of P14,733,011.60.
Seventy other bettors won P24,000 each for guessing five of the six winning digits; 2,327 will get P800 each for four correct digits; and 29,532 will settle for P20 each for three correct digits.
The 6/42 Lotto is drawn every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday.
The winners can claim their prizes at the PCSO main office in Mandaluyong City by presenting the winning ticket and two identification cards.
As provided in the Tax Reform for Acceleration and Inclusion law, lotto winnings of more than P10,000 shall be subject to a 20% tax.
Prizes not claimed within a year shall be forfeited.
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 individuals in need of medical assistance but also provides funds to government institutions.
