A single bettor won more than P19 million during the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office’s (PCSO) Lotto 6/42 draw on Thursday. The lucky individual successfully picked the winning combination of numbers—05-26-02-21-08-27—to take home the jackpot prize of P19,033,913.00.
PCSO officials announced the winner immediately after the draw, generating excitement among lotto enthusiasts. The agency reminded the public to secure their tickets and visit PCSO offices to claim their prizes. The winner is advised to bring identification and the winning ticket, which must remain intact, to validate the claim. Prizes exceeding P10,000 are subject to a 20% tax under the Tax Reform for Acceleration and Inclusion (TRAIN) law.
In contrast, no one won the Superlotto 6/49 draw, which had a jackpot prize that had soared to P62,995,035.00. The combination for this draw—32-24-38-03-05-15—remained unmatched, meaning the prize will carry over to the next draw. As the jackpot continues to increase, many Filipinos are expected to participate in the upcoming Superlotto draw, hoping to win the ever-growing prize pool.
Meanwhile, the 6D Lotto draw also did not produce a winner for its prize of P565,559.40. The winning numbers for this game—7-5-9-3-0-1—were left unmatched, prompting another rollover for the next 6D Lotto draw. Despite the lack of a winner, many lotto enthusiasts continue to try their luck, attracted by the prospect of winning life-changing amounts.
PCSO continues to remind the public to play responsibly, emphasizing that the proceeds from lottery games go towards funding health programs, medical assistance, and other charitable activities. The agency also reiterated that it strictly prohibits minors from purchasing tickets.
For those who wish to try their luck, the PCSO offers various games like the Lotto 6/42, Superlotto 6/49, and 6D Lotto, with draws taking place regularly. Players can check the official PCSO website or tune in to authorized broadcasts to stay updated on the latest results and jackpot amounts.