Grand Lotto 6/55, Lotto 6/42 draw results on Saturday, Oct. 17

Inquirer.net - Oct 17, 2026

MANILA, Philippines—No player won the ₱277.99 million Grand Lotto 6/55 jackpot and the ₱10 million Lotto 6/42 jackpot on Saturday, October 17, according to the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office. Grand Lotto 6/55 draw result: 09-51-33-49-04-1 Jackpot prize: ₱277.99 million Lotto 6/42 draw result: 05-28-24-09-18-10 Jackpot prize: ₱10 million The 6D Lotto draw produced the winning

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