MANILA, Philippines — A lone bettor from Metro Manila is starting 2025 on a high note after hitting the P57 million jackpot of the MegaLotto 6/45 draw on New Year’s Day.
The Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) said Thursday the winning ticket purchased in Barangay Santol, Quezon City bore the combination 06-41-29-12-02-15.
The winner has one year to claim the P57,030,072.20 prize at the PCSO main office in Mandaluyong City.
Claimants must present the winning ticket and two valid identification cards.
Under the Tax Reform for Acceleration and Inclusion law, winnings above P10,000 are subject to a 20 percent tax.
Aside from the jackpot winner, 13 players won P32,000 each for correctly picking five of the six winning numbers, 856 bettors will receive P1,000 for matching four numbers, while 13,501 players will get P30 for hitting three digits.
The 6/45 Mega Lotto is drawn every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday.
The PCSO urged the public to support its gaming products to raise more revenues for health initiatives, medical services, and other national charities. PNA
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