A former Overseas Filipino Worker (OFW), who has been playing the lotto for 30 years, won P13,131,506.60 in the Lotto 6/42 drawn last Tuesday, Jan. 28, 2025, with the winning combination 10-22-31-28-11-14.
He purchased the winning ticket in one of the Lotto outlets in Biliran, Visayas.
The lucky winner, who wishes to remain anonymous, revealed that the winning numbers were significant dates – the birthdays of his siblings and his wife.
He plans to use the monetary prize to finance his existing business and eventually expand with the opening of a new store.
The winner, accompanied by his wife, claimed his prize at the PCSO Main Office in Mandaluyong City.
| Winning Ticket |
Claiming the prize 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.
