MANILA, April 14 -- A lone bettor from Metro Manila became an instant millionaire after hitting the PHP222-million jackpot of the Grand Lotto 6/55 on Saturday night.

The Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO), in an advisory Sunday, said the bettor guessed the winning combination 17- 26-30-39-14-07 which carried a total jackpot of PHP222,993,453.20.

The winning ticket was bought at an outlet in Grace Park, Caloocan City.

Meanwhile, 36 others won PHP100,000 each for guessing five out of the six winning digits; 1,831 bettors will get PHP1,500 each for four correct digits; and 35,982 will settle for PHP60 each for three correct digits.

The winners have one year from the date of the draw to claim the prize, as specified in Republic ...