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MANILA – A lone bettor from Metro Manila can look forward to a merrier Christmas after hitting the PHP310-million jackpot prize of the Super Lotto 6/49 draw on Tuesday night.
In a statement on Wednesday, the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) said the winner from Quezon City got the winning combination of 30-16-33-12-29-25 with a total jackpot prize of PHP310,696,635.40.
The bettor can claim the prize at the PCSO main office in Mandaluyong City by presenting the winning ticket and two identification cards.
As provided in the Tax Reform for Acceleration and Inclusion law, lotto winnings of more than PHP10,000 shall be subject to a 20-percent tax.
Prizes not claimed within a year shall be forfeited.
Meanwhile, 116 others won PHP50,000 each for guessing five out of the six winning 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 individuals in need of medical assistance but also provides funds to government institutions. (PNA)
