Family birthdates lead Cebu man to P102M Lotto jackpot
FROM Talisay to Treasury! Cebu bettor bags ₱102M Lotto 6/42 jackpot with one-week advance play — proving that sometimes, your lucky numbers really do come home.
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A lotto player from Cebu City has become ₱102 million richer after winning the Lotto 6/42 jackpot with a ticket purchased days in advance.
The Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) confirmed that the lucky winner claimed the P102,346,298.00 prize at the PCSO Main Office in Mandaluyong City on 11 June 2025. The winning combination — 05-22-14-03-23-11 — was drawn on 3 June.
The ticket was bought from a lotto outlet located at South Town Center in Talisay City, Cebu. According to PCSO, the winner had used the Advance Draw Play feature, allowing him to place bets for multiple draws at once. He bought his ticket on 27 May, covering five draws: 29 May, 31 May, 3 June, 5 June, and 7 June.
“Lagi po akong tumataya ng advance, madalas one-week advance po para hindi na ako pabalik-balik sa outlet,” the winner said. “Noong nakita ko po ang resulta, kaba po agad ang naramdaman tapos paulit-ulit ko pong chineck. At 'yun nga po, sobrang saya ko na lahat ng numero ko tumama.”
He shared that the winning combination was based on family birthdates and ages. The new millionaire said he plans to use the money to invest in his children's education and secure property for their future.
The PCSO highlighted the benefits of Advance Draw Play, noting that the feature not only offers convenience but also prevents players from missing out on potential winning draws.
To claim jackpot prizes, winners must sign the back of their ticket, present two valid government-issued IDs, and claim the prize in person at the PCSO Main Office. Under the TRAIN Law, winnings over P10,000 are subject to a 20 percent tax. Winners must claim their prize within one year of the draw date or risk forfeiture, as mandated by Republic Act No. 1169.
The Lotto 6/42 draw is held every Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday at 9 PM and is broadcast live on IBC-13, D8TV, and the PCSO Games Online Hub Facebook page.