A bettor from Tondo, Manila became an instant millionaire after hitting the P7.6-million jackpot of the Lotto 6/42 draw on Saturday night.
The winning combination of 03-28-12-26-08-21 carried a total jackpot prize of P7,656,441.80, the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) said in an advisory Sunday.
The bettor can claim the check at the PCSO main office in Mandaluyong City upon presentation of the winning ticket and two identification cards.
Lotto winnings of more than P10,000 shall be subject to a 20 percent tax under the Tax Reform for Acceleration and Inclusion law.
Prizes not claimed within a year will be forfeited.
Meanwhile, 91 others won P24,000 each for guessing five out of the six winning digits; 3,304 bettors will get P800 each for four correct digits; and 37,574 will settle for P20 each for three correct digits.
The 6/42 Lotto is drawn every Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday.
PCSO urges the public to patronize their games as a large chunk of revenues goes to charity programs.