MANILA – Two bettors became “instant” millionaires after winning the P73.7 million jackpot of the Super Lotto 6/49, the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) said on Friday.

In an advisory, the PCSO said the bettors guessed the winning combination 36-07-14-21-20-42 from Thursday night’s draw, with total prize money of P73,777,794.

The winning tickets were purchased by two bettors in Tarlac City, Tarlac and Iloilo City, Iloilo.

To claim the check, the bettors must go to PCSO’s main office in Mandaluyong City and present the winning ticket and two ID cards.

As provided in the Tax Reform for Acceleration and Inclusion (TRAIN) Law, lotto winnings of more than P10,000 shall be subject to a 20% final tax.

Meanwhile, the PCSO said that 34 other bettors guessed five out of the six two-digit winning combinations and won P50,000 each.

About 1,776 bettors got P1,200 each for getting four of the winning combinations, while 26,888 bettors won P50 each for guessing three right combinations.

The 6/49 Super Lotto is drawn every Tuesday, Thursday, and Sunday.

This is the fifth time this month wherein a sole bettor bagged the jackpot prize of the state lottery games.

A lone bettor from Batangas bagged the P5.94 million jackpot prize in Lotto 6/42 draw last June 18.

A bettor in Malabon became an instant millionaire after guessing the right six-digit combination of the Mega Lotto 6/45 draw on June 17, winning the P103 million jackpot, while a lone bettor from Cavite bagged the P9.4 million jackpot of the Lotto 6/42 draw on June 16.

Last June 9, a lone bettor from Las Piñas City bagged the P12.9 million jackpot of the Lotto 6/42 draw.

The PCSO urged the public to “patronize” its games to generate more funds for health programs, medical assistance and services, and charities.

Through its mandatory contributions, the agency said it does not only help individuals in need of medical assistance but also provides funds to government institutions. Philippine News Agency