Nueva ecija: A bettor from Nueva Ecija bagged the PHP184.9 million jackpot in Tuesday’s SuperLotto 6/49 draw.
According to Philippines News Agency, the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) announced on Wednesday that the winner from Santo Domingo, Nueva Ecija, correctly guessed the winning combination of 04-25-20-14-12-05. The winner has one year to claim the PHP184,998,366.40 prize at the PCSO main office in Mandaluyong City, and the prize is subject to a 20-percent tax.
Under the Tax Reform for Acceleration and Inclusion law, lotto winnings exceeding PHP10,000 are subject to a 20-percent tax. In addition to the jackpot winner, 103 other bettors won PHP50,000 each by guessing five out of the six winning digits, while 3,928 bettors will receive PHP1,200 each for four correct digits, and 50,020 bettors will settle for PHP50 each for three correct digits.
The Super Lotto 6/49 is drawn every Tuesday, Thursday, and Sunday. PCSO General Manager Melquiades Robles encouraged the public to support the agency’s gaming products to generate additional revenues for health initiatives, medical services, and other national charities. Through its mandatory contributions, the PCSO assists individuals in need of medical assistance and provides funds to government institutions.