Bettor from Iloilo wins P18M lotto jackpot
A LONE bettor from the province of Iloilo won the more than P18 million jackpot prize in the Super Lotto 6/49 draw on Thursday night.
The Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO), in an advisory Friday, said a bettor correctly guessed the winning combination of 19-48-15-11-07-24 .
The ticket was bought from an outlet in Sta. Barbara, Iloilo City with a total jackpot prize of P18,445,722 .
Under 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 P10,000 are subject to a 20 percent tax under the Tax Reform for Acceleration and Inclusion law.
Meanwhile, 26 others won P50,000 each for guessing five of the six winning digits.
The Super Lotto 6/49 is drawn every Tuesday, Thursday, and Sunday.
PCSO 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.
