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MANILA – The jackpot of Grand Lotto 6/55 worth P202.5 million is up for grabs in the draw to be held on the evening of Christmas Dayhawkplay, the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) said on Wednesday.
The Grand Lotto 6/55 jackpot prize soared to over P200 million as there were no winners during last Monday’s draw.
PCSO General Manager Melquiades Robles said this will also be the case on New Year’s Day, Jan. 1, 2025.
Article continues after this advertisement“For the first time in PCSO history, we will have a Christmas Day draw, and a New Year’s Day draw,” PCSO General Manager Melquiades Robles said in a statement.
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Since last year, the PCSO has been conducting aggressive lotto marketing campaigns dubbed “Handog Pakabog” jackpot raising schemes where they raise the jackpot of their lotto games — namely the Regular Lotto 6/42, Mega Lotto 6/45, Super Lotto 6/49, Grand Lotto 6/55, and Ultra Lotto 6/58, from P89 million, P90 million, P100 million and now P200 million.
Article continues after this advertisementRobles said the jackpot-raising campaigns had been resoundingly successful in boosting lotto revenues.
Article continues after this advertisementMeanwhile, the 6/45 Mega Lotto with a jackpot of P46 million is drawn every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday.
Article continues after this advertisementRobles urged the public to support the agency’s gaming products to raise additional revenues for health initiatives, medical services, and other national charities.
Through its mandatory contributions, the PCSO not only helps people in need of medical assistance but also provides funds to government institutions.
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