Balikbayan bettor finally claims P741-M Grand Lotto prize

The winner of the P741-million Grand Lotto pot has already claimed his prize. The winner was a 60-year-old balikbayan who was on a "sentimental journey" to the Philippines from New York, according to Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) chairperson Margie Juico. In an interview with GMANews.TV, Juico said the lucky bettor claimed his prize around 4 p.m. Thursday. The man was accompanied by his brother-in-law and his nephew when he claimed the prize at the PCSO head office in Pasay City, she added. Juico said that she personally signed and handed the check to the winner, whom she described as a “simple-looking" man. The PCSO announced two weeks ago that the winning bet for the 6/55 Grand Lotto was placed in Olongapo City in Zambales province in Central Luzon. - Andreo Calonzo/KBK/HS, GMANews.TV