A Lotto 6/42 player from Cebu City claimed the P102,346,298 jackpot prize at the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) Main Office last 11 June.
The winning combination 05-22-14-03-23-11 turned the winner’s advance play strategy into a life-changing moment. The winning ticket was purchased from a lotto outlet at South Town Center, Talisay City, Cebu.
According to the winner, he regularly plays his favorite numbers derived from family birthdates and ages, and he often opts for Advance Draw Play, which allows bettors to purchase entries for multiple draws in advance.
He bought his ticket on 27 May covering the 29 May, 31 May, 3 June, 5 June and 7 June Lotto 6/42 draws.
The winner plans to use his winnings to invest in his children’s education and purchase property for his family’s future.
The PCSO reminds all lotto players of the convenience and advantage of Advance Draw Play, which not only saves time but also ensures bettors never miss a draw, as proven by this jackpot winner’s story.
To claim prizes, winners must sign the back of the winning ticket, present two valid government-issued IDs, and claim their prize at the PCSO Main Office in Mandaluyong City.
Prizes exceeding P10,000 are subject to a 20 percent tax under the TRAIN Law, and jackpot prizes must be claimed within one year from the draw date, as mandated by Republic Act 1169. Otherwise, the unclaimed prize will be forfeited in favor of the PCSO Charity Fund, which supports health and welfare programs nationwide.