Mindanaotoday.com | Iloilo Player Claims Half of the P73.8 Million Jackpot Winnings for the Super Lotto 6/49
By: Manresa Albert Inciong
Mandaluyong City – On July 25, 2022, a player from Iloilo City claimed half of the P73,777,794.40 jackpot prize of the Super Lotto 6/49 drawn on June 23, 2022 with the winning combination of 36-07-14-21-20-42.
In an interview, the prize winner said that she took the chance to bet on her well-kept series of birthdays of family members on that momentous date. She’s been patronizing various lottery games for the last 20 years and has previously won in some games with 3 to 4 digit combinations in the past.
When asked of her plans for her prize money, she said “Ang plano ko lang dito sa pera ay itatabi ko ang perang ito para sa kinabukasan ng aking mga anak.” She added, “Gusto kong pasalamatan ang PCSO, sa sarili ko ang PCSO ay ang huling pag asa ng mga Pilipino, hindi lang sila nag bigay pag asa sa akin para mabigyan ng magandang kinabukasan ang aking mga anak, nagbibigay din sila ng pag asa sa mga ibang tao lalo na sa medikal.”
Pursuant to the PCSO Charter (Republic Act No. 1169), winners have a grace period of one (1) year from the date of draw of a particular ticket to claim the winnings otherwise it will be forfeited and will form part of the Charity Fund.
The public is reminded that, as provided under the TRAIN LAW, winnings above P10,000.00 are subject to 20% final tax.
To claim prizes, claimants must write their name and affix their signature at the back of the winning tickets. Prize amounting to P20.00 up to P10,000.00 can be claimed at any authorized Lotto outlet or at the PCSO Branch Offices in your area. Prizes from P10,001.00 and up to P300,000.00 can be claimed at the PCSO Branch Offices in your area or at the PCSO Main Office 2nd Floor. Prizes from P300,001.00 and JACKPOT PRIZE should be validated and claimed at the PCSO Main Office.
The Super Lotto 6/49 game is drawn every Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday 9pm televised by the People’s Television Channel 4.
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