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MANILA – A lone bettor from Laguna became an instant millionaire after hitting the PHP29.7-million jackpot of the Grand Lotto 6/55 on Wednesday night.
The Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO), in an advisory Thursday, said the bettor guessed the winning combination,19-32-25-12-17-36 which carried a total jackpot prize of PHP 29,700,000.
The winning ticket was bought in Pagsanjan Public Market, Barangay Binan, Pagsanjan, Laguna.
The winners have one year from the date of the draw to claim the prize, as specified in Republic Act 1169 or the law on PCSO lotteries.
All jackpot prizes must be claimed at the PCSO main office on Shaw Boulevard, Mandaluyong City.
Winners must write their names and signature on the back of the winning tickets and present two government-issued identification cards or documents.
Lotto winnings of more than PHP10,000 are subject to 20 percent tax under the Tax Reform for Acceleration and Inclusion law.
Meanwhile, 11 others won PHP100,000 each for guessing five out of the six winning digits; 756 bettors will get PHP1,500 each for four correct digits; and 15,274 will settle for PHP60 each for three correct digits.
The Grand Lotto 6/55 is drawn every Monday, Wednesday and Saturday.
PCSO urges the public to patronize their games as a large chunk of revenues goes to charity programs. (PNA)
