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MANILA – A Bicolano bettor bagged the PHP20.3 million jackpot in Wednesday night's Mega Lotto 6/45 draw.
In an advisory on Thursday, the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) said the winning combination 01-26-30-13-06-28 carried a jackpot prize of PHP20,388,114.
The ticket was bought from an outlet in Pili, Camarines Sur, it added.
Winners have a year from the date of the draw to claim the prize, as specified in Republic Act 1169, the law on PCSO lotteries.
All jackpot prizes must be claimed at the PCSO main office on Shaw Boulevard, Mandaluyong City. Lotto winnings of more than PHP10,000 are subject to 20 percent tax under the Tax Reform for Acceleration and Inclusion law.
Meanwhile, 65 others won PHP32,000 each for guessing five of the six winning digits; 2,214 will get PHP1,000 each for four correct digits; and 28,572 will settle for PHP30 each for three correct digits.
The 6/45 Mega Lotto is drawn every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday.
PCSO general manager Melquiades Robles urged the public to support the agency’s gaming products to raise more revenue for health initiatives, medical services, and other national charities. (PNA)
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