On July 6, 2026, a senior citizen from Pila, Laguna has become a millionaire after claiming the 57,645,619.60 jackpot prize from the Lotto 6/42 draw held on July 2, 2026 with the winning combination 29-09-31-33-19-24.
The winner personally visited the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) Main Office to claim his life-changing prize. His winning ticket was a Lucky Pick entry worth only 25, proving that a small bet can lead to extraordinary fortune.
According to the winner, he is not a regular Lotto player. However, whenever he has spare money, he makes it a point to buy a Lotto ticket in the hope of one day winning.
He also recalled that on the day he bought the winning ticket, he had only planned to buy food for dinner. But instead of heading straight to the store, he found himself walking toward a Lotto outlet. Trusting his instinct, he purchased a Lucky Pick ticket first before buying his meal, a simple decision that would later change his life.
The winner said he learned about the jackpot through a community group chat, where members were saying that someone from Pila, Laguna had won the Lotto 6/42 jackpot. Curious, he immediately checked the winning numbers online
When he realized that his ticket matched all six winning numbers, he was overcome with disbelief.
“Hindi po ako makagalaw. Hindi ako makapaniwala. Totoo palang may nananalo sa lotto,” he recalled.
The winner said he plans to use his winnings to buy a house and lot since his family is currently renting. He also intends to secure his child’s future, help his siblings financially, and invest in a business that will provide long-term financial stability.
PCSO reminds the public that all Lotto prizes must be claimed within one (1) year from the date of the draw. Jackpot prizes exceeding 10,000 are subject to a 20% final tax pursuant to existing tax laws.
The Lotto 6/42 draws are held every Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday at 9:00 p.m., and are broadcast live on IBC-13, D8TV, and the PCSO Games Online Hub Facebook page.
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