P33.5-M jackpot winner bought lotto ticket in Rizal — PCSO


The Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) on Thursday, June 13, said the P33.5 million Mega Lotto 6/45 winning ticket was bought at a lotto outlet in Rodriguez, Rizal.

Photo credit to MB Visual Content Group
Photo credit to MB Visual Content Group

Only one player correctly guessed the winning numbers, 07-40-25-08-30-39, in the lotto draw on June 12.

READ: Lone bettor hits P33.5-M Mega Lotto jackpot on Independence Day

Because the jackpot prize exceeded P10,000, PSCO said it would be subject to a 20 percent tax deduction under the Tax Reform for Acceleration and Inclusion or TRAIN Law.

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If the jackpot prize remains unclaimed one year after the draw date, it will be forfeited and will go to the PCSO Charity Fund, as stated under Republic Act 1169 or the PCSO Charter.

The 6/45 draw is held every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday.