Beyond the Win: after 15 years at sea, a ₱33.1M Bingo Mega jackpot

After spending 15 years working aboard cruise ships to support his family, a seafarer from Quezon Province hit the ₱33,125,489.00 jackpot on Bingo Mega in BingoPlus on 5 November 2026. His plans: build a home for his family, save for their future and start a business.

BingoPlus calls him Zee — not his real name. His story is the latest in BingoPlus's series on real winners and real stories, which goes beyond the winning moment to hear from the people themselves.

Fifteen years at sea

For Zee, life at sea has been a journey of hard work, sacrifice and perseverance. He works in housekeeping on a cruise ship, a career dedicated to providing for his family. He started as a utility worker and worked his way up to where he is now, as a steward.

He first played in his free time, as a way to keep himself entertained between long contracts. The Bingo Mega win came when he least expected it: he was at a family gathering when it happened.

“Di parin po ako makapaniwala, humabol lang po ako sa mega jackpot, sinabihan ko po agad si misis at mother-in-law ko po.”

In English: I still can’t believe it. I was just going for the Mega Jackpot, and I told my wife and my mother-in-law right away.

— Zee (not his real name), Bingo Mega winner

The moment he became a millionaire

The win brought mixed emotions. Zee was surprised and could hardly believe that he had become a millionaire, taking home the ₱33,125,489.00 prize. In tears, he said he is finally closer to a dream he has carried for years.

“Pangarap ko po talaga na makapag-tayo kami ng bahay, kasi nangungupahan lang po kami.”

In English: My real dream is for us to build a house, because we are only renting.

— Zee (not his real name), Bingo Mega winner

What he plans to do with it

His plan starts with his family, who are still renting their home:

• Build a houseA home of their own after years of renting.
• Grow their savingsSet money aside for the family's future.
• Start a businessAn income that does not depend on long contracts away.

He also now puts his health first and is taking time to rest after years of working long contracts at sea. Asked for a message to his family, he said:

“Mahal na mahal ko kayo, magkakabahay na tayo at magsasama na ulit.”

In English: I love you all so much. We will finally have a home of our own and be together again.

— Zee (not his real name), Bingo Mega winner

Meeting Erick Su

The winner was greeted by Erick Su, Chief Global Growth Officer of DigiPlus Interactive Corp., the company behind BingoPlus, at the check presentation.

His advice: spend wisely, and don't make it a vice

Zee said responsible gaming has always mattered to him: he made sure never to play during working hours, only in his free time. Even after winning, his advice to fellow players is about restraint.

“Spend wisely. Wag natin gawing bisyo, at wag mag focus sa puro laro.”

In English: Spend wisely. Let’s not turn it into a vice, and don’t focus only on playing.

— Zee (not his real name), Bingo Mega winner

Grateful for the experience, he thanked BingoPlus in his own words:

“Totoo sya, pwede ka pala talaga manalo, thank you sa BingoPlus. It’s a dream come true.”

In English: It’s real — you really can win. Thank you, BingoPlus. It’s a dream come true.

— Zee (not his real name), Bingo Mega winner

Through stories like Zee's, BingoPlus highlights real players and real wins while continuing to promote responsible gaming — reminding players to keep the game fun and solely for entertainment.

Quotes are given as spoken, in Filipino. English lines marked “In English” are translations by the BingoPlus Newsroom for readers and are not part of the original statement.

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