Angeles: A 76-year-old pensioner and regular patron of Casino Filipino (CF) Olongapo clinched the lone PHP2 million must-go jackpot in the Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation's (PAGCOR) '?1K for ?2M' nationwide linked bingo event at CF Angeles in Pampanga on March 29.
According to Philippines News Agency, the event, hosted by the newly renovated CF Angeles, was simultaneously played across multiple Casino Filipino branches, including Bacolod, Cebu, Fuente, Grand Regal, Ilocos Norte, Iloilo, Mactan, Olongapo, and Tagaytay. Bingo beneficiary venues also joined the nationwide event, among them Bingo Bee Malabon, NUSTAR Resort and Casino, Okada Manila, and Winford Resort and Casino.
The linked bingo event awarded a total of PHP2.9 million in tax-free prizes across 10 regular games, with an additional PHP600,000 given away during warm-up, speedy, and U Pick 'Em 8 rounds.
PAGCOR Chairman and CEO Alejandro Tengco congratulated the winners and underscored the sustained popularity of traditional bingo among Filipino players. "We congratulate our solo jackpot winner from CF Olongapo and all players who won prizes during the games. We also extend our gratitude to everyone who took part in this event," Tengco said, as quoted in a news release Tuesday.
"Maraming salamat sa patuloy ninyong pagsuporta sa (Thank you very much for your continued support to) nationwide linked bingo event ng PAGCOR. With winners emerging from different participating venues, this event highlights the nationwide reach of our linked bingo event," he added.
Entertainment segments from CF Angeles performers, including Playback Duo and the Go Girls Dancers, added to the festive atmosphere, alongside special song numbers from event hosts Elaiza Arnaiz and Rey Lim.
PAGCOR also announced that the next '?1K for ?2M' nationwide linked bingo event is scheduled for June 14, 2026, and will be held again at CF Angeles. For more information, interested participants may visit www.casinofilipino.ph or follow Casino Filipino on Facebook.
