Two fortunate bettors recently emerged as multi-millionaires after claiming jackpot prizes at the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) Main Office in Mandaluyong City.

A bettor from Samar took home the P25-million MegaLotto 6/45 jackpot from the 3 February 2025 draw. The winning combination of 31 - 04 - 17 - 07 - 19 - 27 had been his choice for nearly three decades.

He shared that he had long supported PCSO, noting its charitable programs like medical assistance and ambulance donations.

"The lotto is real, and here I am, having won the jackpot. So for those who don’t believe, this truly depends on luck. It doesn’t lower your social standing if you set aside some extra money and take a chance on a respectable win, especially since you’re also helping our fellow citizens," he said in Filipino.

Meanwhile, a 59-year-old housewife claimed the P314.6-million Ultra Lotto 6/58 jackpot from the 5 January 2025 draw. Her winning combination, 36 - 46 - 16 - 19 - 23 - 27, was generated by a Lucky Pick ticket purchased at SM Megamall. A regular lottery player, she discovered her win only after checking results on the PCSO Games Online Hub Facebook page. She intends to invest, save, and assist her family with her newfound fortune.

“For fellow bettors like me, just keep on placing bets if you have the budget because good luck does come. Also remember that in doing this, we’re helping our fellow citizens,” she shared.

Jackpot winners must present a signed winning ticket and two valid government-issued IDs at the PCSO Main Office. Under the TRAIN Law, prizes over P10,000 are subject to a 20% tax. Unclaimed winnings after one year revert to the PCSO Charity Fund to support the agency’s various social services. Both MegaLotto 6/45 and Ultra Lotto 6/58 are broadcast live on IBC-13, D8TV, and the PCSO Games Online Hub Facebook page.