Lotto results: No jackpot winners in Sept. 16 draws

Inquirer.net - Sep 16, 2026

MANILA, Philippines—No bettor won the jackpots in the Grand Lotto 6/55 and Mega Lotto 6/45 draws on Wednesday, Sept. 16, according to the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office. Sept. 16, 2026, fell on a Wednesday. The Grand Lotto 6/55 winning combination was 04-07-08-54-51-31 for a jackpot of ₱202.47 million. PCSO said there was no jackpot winner.

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