Las Piñas Bettor Wins ₱20.8 Million Mega Lotto 6/45 Jackpot

A lucky bettor from Las Piñas became the sole winner of the Mega Lotto 6/45 jackpot after matching the winning combination during the March 16, 2026 draw conducted by the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO).

The jackpot prize reached ₱20,803,484.37. The winning numbers were 45-34-06-14-24-08, giving one player a major lotto breakthrough.

        The winner, a mother and active homeowners’ association member, said she had been playing the lotto for more than 20 years before finally landing the ₱20.8 million prize.
      

Longtime lotto player says her mother inspired her to play

The Las Piñas winner shared that she has been a loyal lotto bettor for over two decades. She also credited her mother for inspiring her to start playing.

Her winning ticket came through the Lucky Pick option, showing that even machine-generated numbers can deliver a jackpot win.

Winner previously hit first prize in 4D Lotto

This was not her first memorable lotto experience. She recalled winning first prize in the 4D Lotto back in 2013.

That earlier win may have strengthened her confidence to keep playing, eventually leading to her biggest prize yet in Mega Lotto 6/45.

How she plans to use her ₱20.8 million prize

The winner said she plans to manage the money carefully. Part of the jackpot will go into a time deposit, while another portion will be set aside as an emergency fund.

She also shared that she intends to use some of the winnings to pay off outstanding household expenses. Her plan reflects a practical and responsible approach to handling the prize.

        Instead of spending the money impulsively, the winner plans to focus on savings, financial security, and settling important family obligations.
      

Winner shares inspiring message to fellow lotto bettors

In her message to fellow players, she said blessings come at the right time. She added that while she may be the lucky one now, others also have their own proper moment.

She also encouraged the public to play only within their means. For her, even when players do not win, every ticket still helps support people through the charitable programs funded by PCSO.

PCSO reminds winners about claiming rules and tax

PCSO reminded all lotto winners to claim their prizes within one year from the draw date. Winners who fail to do so will lose their claim, and the prize money will be added to the PCSO Charity Fund.

The agency also noted that prizes above ₱10,000 are subject to a 20% tax deduction under the TRAIN Law.

Jackpot winners must present the original signed winning ticket and two valid government-issued IDs at the PCSO Main Office to claim their prize.

Mega Lotto 6/45 draw schedule and live broadcast details

The Mega Lotto 6/45 draw takes place every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday at 9:00 PM.

It is broadcast live on IBC-13, D8TV, and through the PCSO Games Online Hub Facebook page, allowing bettors across the country to follow the results in real time.

Final Thoughts

The ₱20.8 million Mega Lotto 6/45 jackpot win gave one Las Piñas mother a major financial breakthrough after more than 20 years of playing.

Her story highlights the appeal of lotto for many Filipinos, not only because of the chance to win big, but also because every ticket helps support health and charitable programs nationwide.