MANILA, Philippines – A lone bettor bagged the jackpot prize of Php 34.1 million in the Grand Lotto 6/55 draw on Wednesday, March 29, 2023, the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) announced.
The lucky player guessed the winning combination of 26-23-34-41-45-29 for the exact prize of Php 34,123,859.00.
SEE ALSO: PCSO Lotto Result March 29, 2023 6/55, 6/45, 4D, Swertres, EZ2
The selling agent will get a prize commission of 1 percent of the jackpot prize without exceeding PHP1 million.
Because of taxes, as provided by the TRAIN Law, lotto winnings are subject to 20 percent tax.
The lucky bettor must go to PCSO’s main office in Madaluyong City and present two IDs to collect his/her prize.
Seven bettors settled for Php 100,000 for correctly guessing five numbers, 349 will get Php 1,500 for four numbers, and 8,334 will receive Php 60 each for three correct digits.
The Grand Lotto 6/55 was last won on March 11, 2023 by a bettor who purchased ticket at lotto outlet in Davao City, Davao del Sur.
The 6/55 is drawn every Monday, Wednesday and Saturday.
Other lotto jackpot winners this year
| Lotto Game | Draw Date | Location | Jackpot Prize (Php) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Super Lotto 6/49 | March 21, 2023 | Pasay City, Metro Manila and San Mateo, Rizal | 33.6 million |
| Ultra Lotto 6/58 | March 12, 2023 | Meycauayan, Bulacan | 49.5 million |
| Grand Lotto 6/55 | March 11, 2023 | Davao City, Davao del Sur | 29.7 million |
| Lotto 6/42 | March 9, 2023 | Mandaue City, Cebu | 16.3 million |
| Ultra Lotto 6/58 | March 7, 2023 | Pulilan, Bulacan | 109.6 million |
| Mega Lotto 6/45 | March 6, 2023 | Bayugan, Agusan del Sur | 12.2 million |
| Super Lotto 6/49 | March 2, 2023 | Ozamis City, Misamis Occidental | 18.8 million |
| Lotto 6/42 | February 28, 2023 | Sampaloc, Manila | 50.8 million |
| Grand Lotto 6/55 | February 27, 2023 | Novaliches, Quezon City | 75.2 million |
| Mega Lotto 6/45 | February 27, 2023 | San Pablo City, Laguna | 11.6 million |
| Mega Lotto 6/45 | February 20, 2023 | Angeles City, Pampanga | 37.3 million |
| 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 | 25.5 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 |
PCSO General Manager Melquiades Robles urged the public to support the agency’s gaming products in order to raise additional revenue for health initiatives, medical services, and other national charities.
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