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PCSO Lotto: Odds, Draw Schedule & How to Claim Prizes

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Lotto is run by PCSO (Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office), not PAGCOR. Here are the five big games, the honest odds, and the exact steps if your numbers come up.

Short answer

PCSO runs five major 6-number lotto games: Ultra Lotto 6/58, Grand Lotto 6/55, Super Lotto 6/49, Mega Lotto 6/45 and Lotto 6/42. Draws are at 9 PM on set days, and jackpot odds range from 1 in 5.2 million (6/42) to 1 in 40.5 million (6/58). Winnings above ₱10,000 carry a 20% tax.

PCSO lotto games and jackpot odds

GamePickUsual draw daysJackpot odds
Ultra Lotto 6/586 of 1–58Tue, Fri, Sun1 in 40,475,358
Grand Lotto 6/556 of 1–55Mon, Wed, Sat1 in 28,989,675
Super Lotto 6/496 of 1–49Tue, Thu, Sun1 in 13,983,816
Mega Lotto 6/456 of 1–45Mon, Wed, Fri1 in 8,145,060
Lotto 6/426 of 1–42Tue, Thu, Sat1 in 5,245,786

Draws are at 9:00 PM. Holiday schedules change, so confirm on PCSO's official channels.

How to buy a lotto ticket

  1. Go to an authorized PCSO lotto outlet, or PCSO's own official online platform where available.
  2. Choose six numbers, or ask for Lucky Pick.
  3. Pay per combination — check the outlet for the current price of each game.
  4. Sign the back of your ticket and keep it flat and dry. The ticket is your only proof.

Skip "lotto agents" on social media who take GCash and send you a photo of a ticket. If they vanish, you have no claim at all.

Claiming prizes and the 20% tax

  • Prizes above ₱10,000 are subject to a 20% final tax.
  • Small prizes: any authorized outlet. Larger prizes: PCSO branch offices. Jackpots: the PCSO main office.
  • Bring the original signed ticket and two valid government IDs.
  • You have one year from the draw date to claim, or the prize is forfeited.

A quick reality check

Ten Ultra Lotto tickets move your odds from 1 in 40.5 million to about 1 in 4 million. That's still extremely unlikely. Buy lotto as cheap entertainment that funds PCSO charity programs — never as a money plan.

✅ OK rule: Set your session budget in the Play Budget Planner before you open the game, and stop when it's spent — no reloads. Free 24/7 helpline: (02) 8248-9568.

Frequently asked questions

Is PCSO Lotto regulated by PAGCOR?
No. Lotto is run by PCSO, a separate government agency. PAGCOR regulates casinos and online gaming platforms.
Can lotto numbers be predicted?
No. Every draw is random. Hot numbers, cold numbers and prediction apps don't change the odds.
How long do I have to claim a PCSO lotto prize?
One year from the draw date. After that, the prize is forfeited.

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