By Christopher Lloyd Caliwan | Philippine News Agency
A lone bettor from Davao del Sur became an instant multi-millionaire after hitting Thursday night’s Super Lotto 6/49 jackpot.
In an advisory Friday, the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) said the winning combination 41-33-31-24-37-49 carried a total prize of P157,395,155.60.
The ticket was purchased at Suyo, Thelma T. Rizal Avenue, Digos City, Davao del Sur.
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 along Shaw Boulevard, Mandaluyong City. Lotto winnings of more than P10,000 are subject to a 20% tax under the Tax Reform for Acceleration and Inclusion Law.
Meanwhile, 20 others won P50,000 each for guessing five of the six winning digits; 1,110 got PHP1,200 each for four correct digits; and 22,274 settled 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.
