Quezon City Player Wins MegaLotto 6/45 Jackpot
A lucky bettor from Quezon City has claimed the MegaLotto 6/45 jackpot, winning a staggering P21.7 million prize, sources confirmed on June 5. The Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) announced that the winning ticket, worth exactly P21,749,042.20, matched the winning numbers drawn on June 4: 42, 28, 04, 29, 10, and 30.
The ticket was bought in Project 7, Quezon City, within the National Capital Region. This remarkable win highlights the excitement of the MegaLotto 6/45, which holds draws every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. Players pick six numbers from 1 to 45, and winning the jackpot requires all six numbers to match the official draw, regardless of order.
How to Claim and Tax on MegaLotto 6/45 Prizes
The PCSO advised that prizes up to P10,000 can be claimed at any authorized lotto outlet. However, winnings above P10,000 must be claimed at a PCSO branch. Additionally, in line with the TRAIN Law, prizes exceeding P10,000 are subject to a 20% withholding tax.
Lotto enthusiasts were reminded to double-check their tickets and keep them intact since damaged tickets may not be honored. Verification of results should only be done through official PCSO channels or trusted media to avoid misinformation.
Other Notable Winners and Lotto Draw Updates
Alongside the jackpot winner, 44 players secured the second prize in MegaLotto 6/45, each receiving P32,000. Meanwhile, the GrandLotto 6/55 draw had no jackpot winner for its P29.7 million pot. The winning combination was 53, 26, 03, 22, 01, and 06. Still, nine players won P100,000 each as second prize recipients.
For other digit games, the winning numbers were:
- 4D Lotto: 5-2-3-6
- 3D Lotto: 2-0-9
- 2D Lotto: 04-18
These draws continue to captivate players nationwide, offering multiple chances to win big.
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