Pangasinan Bettors Split ₱45 Million Grand Lotto Jackpot
Two bettors from the northern Philippine province of Pangasinan have split a ₱45 million Grand Lotto 6/55 jackpot, after matching all six numbers in the draw held on the evening of February 21, 2026, according to official results released by the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO).
The winning combination — 09-23-03-49-50-01 — produced two winners, with tickets purchased in the municipalities of Villasis and Rosales, both in Pangasinan’s Region I. The prize will be divided equally, leaving each bettor with approximately ₱22.5 million before mandatory tax deductions.
A Rare Shared Win
The PCSO confirmed the result in its official draw record: “Grand Lotto 6/55, 09-23-03-49-50-01, 2/21/2026.” Shared jackpots of this scale are uncommon in the 6/55 game, which requires players to correctly match six numbers from a field of 55 to win the top prize.
Under Philippine tax regulations, specifically Revenue Regulations No. 3-2022, lotto winnings are subject to a 20 percent final withholding tax. After deductions, each winner is expected to receive a substantial but reduced net payout.
As of the latest official update on February 22, there were no reported issues in the claiming process. PCSO rules require winners to validate and claim their prizes within one year from the date of the draw.
Jackpot Had Rolled Over
The ₱45 million prize had accumulated after previous draws failed to produce a winner. On February 18, 2026, no bettor matched the combination 14-28-37-41-10-51, allowing the jackpot to roll over and build anticipation ahead of Saturday’s drawing.
Grand Lotto 6/55 draws take place every Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday. Each standard play costs ₱24 per combination, a small sum that continues to draw millions of hopeful participants across the archipelago. By contrast, a separate Lotto 6/42 draw held the same night — with the combination 33-38-15-20-41-37 — produced no jackpot winners.
Government-Run Game With Charitable Mandate
The Grand Lotto 6/55 is operated by the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office, a government-owned corporation established under Republic Act No. 1169, as amended. The agency is mandated to raise funds for health programs, medical assistance, and other charitable initiatives nationwide.
Revenue from ticket sales supports hospitals, indigent patient assistance, and various public welfare projects. While individual jackpots often capture public attention, the larger financial ecosystem of the lottery channels proceeds into government-backed social services.
The Bureau of Internal Revenue oversees taxation on winnings, ensuring compliance with the statutory 20 percent deduction on prizes exceeding ₱10,000.
Ripple Effects in Pangasinan
Though the identities of the winners remain confidential — as is customary — the economic impact of such a windfall can be significant in provincial communities. A combined ₱45 million infusion, even split between two households, represents more than personal fortune. It may translate into new homes, business investments, educational funds, or debt relief.
In Pangasinan, where agriculture and small enterprises form the backbone of the local economy, a jackpot of this size can feel like a sudden rainstorm after a long dry spell — concentrated in two households but symbolic of possibility for many.
Public reaction to lotto draws often reflects the quiet hopes of everyday Filipinos. On online lotto forums, one commenter wrote: “Sana manalo naman ako ilalaban ko hati single parent ako sa akin apat Kong anak Wala na ako work plss” (Hoping I win too, I’ll fight for my share, single parent to four kids, no work anymore please). Another expressed a similar wish: “Sana ako naman manalo ng 6/55… para naman maging Masaya ang buong pamilya” (Hoping I win 6/55… so the whole family can be happy).
Such sentiments underscore why participation remains steady despite slim statistical odds. For many players, a ₱24 ticket is less a gamble than a brief investment in hope.
Claiming the Prize
PCSO requires jackpot winners to present the original winning ticket and valid identification at its main office for validation. Once verified, payouts are processed in accordance with agency rules and tax regulations.
No specific announcements have been made regarding when the two Pangasinan winners will complete their claims, but the agency’s records show the result as final and confirmed.
For now, Villasis and Rosales share the distinction of producing the country’s latest Grand Lotto millionaires — two anonymous individuals whose ordinary numbers aligned on a single night, turning chance into fortune.
