Lone better from Bukidnon wins P277.9-M Ultra Lotto jackpot

MANILA, Philippines - A lucky bettor from Malaybalay City in Bukidnon joined the ranks of the country's millionaires after claiming the P277.9 million pot in Friday's Ultra Lotto draw.

According to Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) Assistant General Manager for Gaming Sector Conrado Zabella, it took 69 draws for the PCSO before the lucky the winner hit the biggest jackpot of the newly game Ultra Lotto 6/58.

Zabella said the bettor bought the winning ticket bought from a Lotto outlet in Malaybalay City, Bukidnon and placed a P100 bet on the winning combination 22-09-24-16-52-42 using a manual pick.