A new millionaire, who has been consistently betting on the same number combination since college, has finally hit the jackpot, claiming the Php 21,538,656.00 Mega Lotto 6/45 prize on July 28, 2025, at the PCSO Main Office in Mandaluyong City.
The lucky winner, an employee of a private company, purchased his winning ticket for the July 16, 2025, draw at a lotto outlet in San Pedro, Laguna. The winning combination was 44-30-12-24-06-35, numbers which he said were inspired by the birthdates of his siblings.
Despite placing the bet on July 16, the winner didn’t immediately check the results. He only knew that there was one lucky winner for that draw.
Out of routine, he again placed a bet with the same combination on July 18. It was only on July 27, more than a week later, that he finally checked his old ticket online and realized he had won the jackpot.
The ceremonial turnover of the prize was led by Arnold Arriola, representing PCSO General Manager Mel Robles. The winner shared that he intends to deposit the entire amount in the bank under a time deposit for safekeeping. Currently, he has no other immediate plans for where he would spend the prize.
Under the Tax Reform for Acceleration and Inclusion (TRAIN) Law, a 20% tax was deducted from the prize since it exceeded Php 10,000.
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To claim lotto winnings, winners must present the original signed ticket and two valid government-issued IDs. Winners have one year from the date of the draw to claim their prizes. Unclaimed amounts go directly to the PCSO Charity Fund, which supports various health and welfare programs nationwide.
About the Mega Lotto 6/45 Jackpot
The Mega Lotto 6/45 is drawn every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday at 9:00 PM, with live broadcasts aired on IBC TV 13 and the PCSO Games Online Hub Facebook page.
The Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) continues to remind the public to play responsibly and assures that all lotto operations are conducted with full transparency.
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