MANILA, Philippines – One bettor became an instant multi-millionaire after winning Php 12.5 million from the 6/42 lotto draw on Saturday, March 5, 2022, the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) announced.
The lucky winner, who bought the winning ticket at a lotto outlet in Taytay, Rizal, hit the winning combination 18-34-33-39-11-36 with a total jackpot prize of Php 12,537,017.20.
SEE ALSO: PCSO Lotto Result March 5, 2022 6/55, 6/42, 6D, Swertres, EZ2
To claim the check, he/she must go to PCSO's main office in Mandaluyong City and present the winning ticket and two ID cards.
The selling agent will get a prize commission of 1 percent of the jackpot prize without exceeding PHP1 million.
As provided in the TRAIN law, lotto winnings of more than PHP10,000 shall be subject to a 20-percent final tax. Once the jackpot is claimed by the winner, it would be less 20 percent.
The 6/42 Regular Lotto is drawn every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday.
Other lotto jackpot winners this year
PCSO general manager Royina Garma urged the public to patronize PCSO games to generate more funds to be used to assist Filipinos.
The PCSO serves as the principal government agency for raising and providing funds for health programs, medical assistance and services, and charities of national character.
One of its key programs is the Medical Access Program (MAP), which is designed to augment the medical needs of Filipinos nationwide, particularly hospital confinement, chemotherapy, dialysis, and post-transplant medicines.
The program is funded by revenues from PCSO games nationwide.
— The Summit Express
The lucky winner, who bought the winning ticket at a lotto outlet in Taytay, Rizal, hit the winning combination 18-34-33-39-11-36 with a total jackpot prize of Php 12,537,017.20.
SEE ALSO: PCSO Lotto Result March 5, 2022 6/55, 6/42, 6D, Swertres, EZ2
To claim the check, he/she must go to PCSO's main office in Mandaluyong City and present the winning ticket and two ID cards.
The selling agent will get a prize commission of 1 percent of the jackpot prize without exceeding PHP1 million.
As provided in the TRAIN law, lotto winnings of more than PHP10,000 shall be subject to a 20-percent final tax. Once the jackpot is claimed by the winner, it would be less 20 percent.
The 6/42 Regular Lotto is drawn every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday.
Other lotto jackpot winners this year
| Lotto Game | Draw Date | Location | Jackpot Prize (Php) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mega Lotto 6/45 | March 2, 2022 | General Trias, Cavite | 8.9 million |
| Mega Lotto 6/45 | February 25, 2022 | Naga City, Camarines Sur | 10.3 million |
| Lotto 6/42 | February 24, 2022 | Moalboal, Cebu | 28.9 million |
| Mega Lotto 6/45 | February 18, 2022 | Baguio City, Benguet | 62.8 million |
| Super Lotto 6/49 | February 6, 2022 | Malanday, Marikina City | 29 million |
| Lotto 6/42 | February 5, 2022 | Bay, Laguna | 49.8 million |
| Ultra Lotto 6/58 | January 30, 2022 | Makati City, Metro Manila | 49.5 million |
| Super Lotto 6/49 | January 16, 2022 | Abuyog, Leyte | 142.7 million |
| Grand Lotto 6/55 | January 15, 2022 | Tabaco City, Albay | 66 million |
| Mega Lotto 6/45 | January 14, 2022 | Sto. Domingo, Nueva Ecija | 20.2 million |
| Ultra Lotto 6/58 | January 14, 2022 | San Fernando City, La Union | 70.3 million |
| Lotto 6/42 | January 6, 2022 | Guagua, Pampanga; Maragondon, Cavite and Makati City (2) | 42.9 million |
PCSO general manager Royina Garma urged the public to patronize PCSO games to generate more funds to be used to assist Filipinos.
The PCSO serves as the principal government agency for raising and providing funds for health programs, medical assistance and services, and charities of national character.
One of its key programs is the Medical Access Program (MAP), which is designed to augment the medical needs of Filipinos nationwide, particularly hospital confinement, chemotherapy, dialysis, and post-transplant medicines.
The program is funded by revenues from PCSO games nationwide.
— The Summit Express
