MANILA, Philippines – Solo bettor won the jackpot prize of Php 37.3 million on Monday’s lotto draw, February 20, 2023.
The Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) said the lucky winner bagged the Php 37,251,519.80 jackpot prize of the Mega Lotto 6/45 draw. The bettor guessed the winning combination 17-23-31-10-21-14.
SEE ALSO: PCSO Lotto Result February 20, 2023 6/55, 6/45, 4D, Swertres, EZ2
All jackpot prizes must be claimed at the PCSO main office in Shaw Boulevard, Mandaluyong City.
Winner must write his/her name and signature on the back of the winning ticket and present two government-issued identification cards or documents.
He/she has one year from the date of the draw to claim the prize, as specified in Republic Act 1169, the law on PCSO lotteries.
As provided under the Tax Reform for Acceleration and Inclusion law, lotto winnings of more than P10,000 shall be subject to a 20% tax.
The selling agent will get a prize commission of 1 percent of the jackpot prize without exceeding PHP1 million.
54 others won Php 32,000 each for guessing five out of the six winning digits, while 2,481 will get Php 1,000 each for four correct digits and 34,097 will settle for Php 30 each for three correct digits.
The Mega Lotto was last won on February 1, 2023 by two bettors who bought the winning ticket from a lotto outlet in La Carlota City, Negros Occidental and Pinagkaisahan, Makati City.
The 6/45 Mega Lotto is drawn every Monday, Wednesday and Friday.
Other PCSO lotto jackpot winners for 2023
| Lotto Game | Draw Date | Location | Jackpot Prize (Php) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Super Lotto 6/49 | February 19, 2023 | Lavezares, Northern Samar | 63.2 million |
| Lotto 6/42 | February 2, 2023 | Tumauini, Isabela | 5.9 million |
| Mega Lotto 6/45 | February 1, 2023 | La Carlota City, Negros Occidental and Pinagkaisahan, Makati City | 73.5 million |
| Lotto 6/42 | January 31, 2023 | Pateros, Metro Manila | 25.9 million |
| Grand Lotto 6/55 | January 21, 2023 | Ibaan, Batangas | 29.7 million |
| Ultra Lotto 6/58 | January 20, 2023 | Iloilo City, Iloilo | 49.5 million |
| Super Lotto 6/49 | January 19, 2023 | Manila | 79.2 million |
| Lotto 6/42 | January 17, 2023 | Davao City, Davao del Sur | 35.3 million |
| Grand Lotto 6/55 | January 7, 2023 | Calamba City, Laguna and Cagayan de Oro City, Misamis Oriental | 142.6 million |
| Mega Lotto 6/45 | January 2, 2023 | Merville, Parañaque City | 19.5 million |
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
