A lucky bettor has won the jackpot prize of P18.68 million in the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office’s (PCSO) Lotto 6/42 draw on Thursday, September 5, 2024. The PCSO confirmed that the lone ticket holder successfully matched the winning combination of 13-11-30-23-21-07, securing a prize of P18,683,725.20.
This win marks another exciting moment for PCSO lotto players, as many regularly try their luck for a chance at multimillion-peso winnings. The Lotto 6/42 is one of the country’s most popular lottery games, offering substantial prizes with draws held three times a week—every Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday.
Meanwhile, in another major lottery draw on the same evening, no bettor could win the Superlotto 6/49 jackpot. The winning combination of 28-49-44-42-09-12 remained unmatched, leaving the P37,570,831.40 jackpot unclaimed. The Superlotto 6/49 draw takes place every Tuesday, Thursday, and Sunday, and the jackpot will continue to roll over until a lucky player wins.
The PCSO reminded the public that all lotto winners have one year from the date of the draw to claim their prize. Any unclaimed winnings after this period will be forfeited and added to the PCSO charity fund, which supports various health programs and initiatives nationwide.
For those aiming to join the lotto craze, tickets for Lotto 6/42 and other PCSO games are available at authorized outlets nationwide. Each lotto ticket costs P24, and players must choose six numbers from a pool of 42 for Lotto 6/42 or 49 for Superlotto 6/49. Those who correctly guess all six numbers win the jackpot prize, while players can also win smaller amounts for matching three, four, or five numbers.
The PCSO also reminded the public to play responsibly and to avoid illegal gambling activities. Legal PCSO games provide support to the organization’s charitable projects, including medical assistance, free hospitalization, and financial aid for indigent individuals.
As the excitement over lotto draws continues, many will be eager to see if the next lucky bettor can bring home another life-changing prize in the upcoming draws.