Another lone lotto bettor hits it big
A lone bettor from Metro Manila became an instant millionaire after winning the more than P314-million jackpot prize in 6/58 Ultra Lotto Sunday night’s draw.
Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) said the winner placed his bet at SM Megamall in Mandaluyong City with the winning combination numbers 36-46-16-19-23-27.
The total jackpot prize was whooping P314,591,292.80.
The bettor has one year to claim the prize at the PCSO main office in Mandaluyong City and must present winning ticket and two valid identification cards.
Lotto winnings of more than P10,000 are subject to a 20 percent tax.
PCSO said prizes not claimed within a year shall be forfeited.
Meanwhile, 22 other bettors won P120,000 each for guessing five out of the six winning digits;
The Ultra Lotto 6/58 is drawn every Tuesday, Friday, and Sunday.