Manila: Christmas will be merrier for a lone bettor from Tarlac province who won the PHP13.8 million Mega Lotto 6/45 jackpot in Wednesday night's draw. In an advisory on Thursday, the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) said the winner, who bought the ticket in Quezon Ave., Camiling, Tarlac, correctly guessed the winning combination of 27-24-12-18-42-03.
According to Philippines News Agency, the winner has one year to claim the PHP13,829,620.60 prize at the PCSO main office in Mandaluyong City, subject to a 20 percent tax. Under the Tax Reform for Acceleration and Inclusion Law, lotto winnings worth more than PHP10,000 are subject to a 20 percent tax.
Meanwhile, 56 others won PHP32,000 each for guessing five out of the six winning digits; 2,006 bettors will get PHP1,000 each for four correct digits; and 26,235 will settle for PHP30 each for three correct digits. The 6/45 Megalotto is drawn every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday.
PCSO General Manager Melquiades Robles encouraged the public to support the agency's gaming products to raise additional revenues 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.
