BAYOMBONG – A lone lotto player in Nueva Vizcaya emerged as the winner of the PHP102-million jackpot from the Lotto 6/42 draw on Saturday.
According to Philippines News Agency, the winning numbers 07-34-11-26-05-06 correspond to a ticket purchased in Bayombong, Nueva Vizcaya, which brought the winner a fortune of PHP102,254,379.40. The PCSO announced on Sunday that the prize could be claimed at their main office in Mandaluyong City, provided the winner presents the ticket and two valid identification cards within a year from the draw date. Following tax laws, the winnings are subject to a 20 percent deduction under the Tax Reform for Acceleration and Inclusion law for prizes exceeding PHP10,000.
In addition to the jackpot winner, the draw produced 69 winners of PHP24,000 each for hitting five numbers, 3,422 individuals who guessed four numbers winning PHP800 each, and 55,633 winners of PHP20 each for three numbers. PCSO encouraged the public to participate in their games, highlighting that a substantial portion of the revenues supports the government’s charitable programs, with the Lotto 6/42 draws held thrice a week.