Mandaluyong City.– February 27, 2025 – A Cebuano resident has claimed the ₱109,545,674.80 jackpot prize from the MegaLotto 6/49 drawn on Sunday, February 23, 2025. The winning numbers are 40-34-32-26-21-12.
The fortunate winner, a dedicated lottery player for 41 years, spanning both traditional sweepstakes and lotto games, purchased his winning ticket in advance on Saturday February 22nd, at a lotto outlet in Cebu City.
He remained unaware of his win until Tuesday, February 25, when he attempted to replay the same numbers. A lotto teller informed him that the numbers had already been declared the winning combination. He and his wife then hurriedly checked the tickets he purchased in advance, confirming his win.
He plans to invest his newfound wealth in expanding their existing family contracting business, ensuring a secure future for his loved ones.
Claiming the jackpot requires the winner to present their original, signed ticket and two valid government-issued IDs. As per the TRAIN Law, a 20% tax is deducted from prizes exceeding ₱10,000. Winners have one year from the draw date to claim their prizes. Unclaimed winnings will be forfeited and added to the PCSO Charity Fund, supporting various charitable programs.
Lotto 6/42 is drawn every Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday at 9:00 PM and is broadcast live on IBC TV 13 and the PCSO Games Online Hub Facebook page.
