Bacolod, QC bettors split P8.9-M Mega Lotto jackpot
MANILA, Philippines – Bettors from Negros Occidental and Metro Manila won and will split the Php 8.9 million jackpot prize of Monday night, March 25, 2024 Mega Lotto 6/45 draw.
In an advisory, the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) announced that the winners will share the Php 8,910,000.00 jackpot prize.
The winning combination was 39-11-29-01-09-19.
The tickets were were purchased at Parohinog, Aurelio San Juan St., Bacolod, Negros Occidental, and Lucky Circle Corporation Puregold Cubao, Aurora Blvd., Quezon City.
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88 bettors who guessed five correct numbers won second prize and will receive Php 32,000 each.
Meanwhile, 2,257 players guessed four of the six winning combination and they will get Php 1,000 each. 26,610 players won Php 30 each for guessing three numbers.
To claim their checks, the bettors must go to the PCSO’s main office in Mandaluyong City. They must present the winning ticket and two ID cards.
As provided under the Tax Reform for Acceleration and Inclusion law, lotto winnings of more than P10,000 shall be subject to a 20% tax.
Unclaimed prizes within a year shall be forfeited.
The PCSO conducts Mega Lotto 6/45 draw every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday.
The Mega Lotto was last won on March 20, 2024 by a bettor who bought the winning ticket from a lotto outlet in Lucena City, Quezon.
The PCSO urged the public to keep on patronizing their lotto games. This is to generate more funds for health programs, medical assistance and services, and charities.
Holy week schedule
Meanwhile, the PCSO announced the temporary suspension of lotto draws from Maundy Thursday (March 28) to Easter Sunday (March 31), in observance of the Holy Week.
The PCSO said regular lotto draws will continue as scheduled from Holy Monday to Holy Wednesday (March 25 to 27), maintaining the usual selling period while the 24-hour continuous selling for e-lotto will remain operational during this time.
The state lottery agency will resume its lotto draws on April 1.
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