🎲 How to Play PCSO Lotto Games

Playing PCSO games comes with their respective rules. Below is a brief summary of how to play and win today's major lotto games.

🎰 Ultra Lotto 6/58

A player wins by correctly matching all six (6) winning numbers, selected from 1 to 58, in any order. Ultra Lotto 6/58 offers some of the largest jackpots, with prizes that can reach up to a billion pesos when the jackpot rolls over. Players may also opt for System Play, which allows multiple number combinations and increases the chances of winning.

Category Winning Nos. Prizes
1st Prize (Initial Jackpot) 6 out of 6 Numbers ₱75 million (minimum)
2nd Prize 5 out of 6 Numbers ₱1.5 Million (shared)
3rd Prize 4 out of 6 Numbers ₱1.4 Million (shared)

🎰 Grand Lotto 6/55

Like other major PCSO games, the 6/55 draw is now played under a shared-prize consolation system, with the jackpot amount varying based on ticket sales. Players can expect bigger payouts, as Grand Lotto 6/55 is the second major game with the highest initial jackpot, set at ₱45 million.

Category Winning Nos. Prizes
1st Prize (Initial Jackpot) 6 out of 6 Numbers ₱45 Million (minimum)
2nd Prize 5 out of 6 Numbers ₱1.4 Million (shared)
3rd Prize 4 out of 6 Numbers ₱1.3 Million (shared)

🎰 Super Lotto 6/49

One of the most popular PCSO lotto games, Super Lotto 6/49, requires players to select six correct numbers from 1 to 49, in any order, to win the jackpot. The jackpot prize for this game starts at ₱25 million. Players may also opt for System Play, which allows multiple number combinations and offers a higher chance of winning.

Category Winning Nos. Prizes
1st Prize (Initial Jackpot) 6 out of 6 Numbers ₱25 million (minimum)
2nd Prize 5 out of 6 Numbers ₱1.3 Million (shared)
3rd Prize 4 out of 6 Numbers ₱1.2 Million (shared)

🎰 Mega Lotto 6/45

Players must select six numbers from 1 to 45. To win the jackpot, a player must match all six winning numbers in any order. The jackpot prize for Mega Lotto 6/45 starts at ₱15 million.

Category Winning Nos. Prizes
1st Prize (Initial Jackpot) 6 out of 6 Numbers ₱15 Million (minimum)
2nd Prize 5 out of 6 Numbers ₱1.2 Million (shared)
3rd Prize 4 out of 6 Numbers ₱1.1 Million (shared)

🎰 Lotto 6/42

In this major PCSO game, players select six numbers from 1 to 42. To win the jackpot, all six numbers must match the winning combination in any order. The jackpot prize for Lotto 6/42 starts at ₱10 million. Players may also choose Lucky Pick (LP), which allows the machine to automatically generate their number combinations.

Category Winning Nos. Prizes
1st Prize (Initial Jackpot) 6 out of 6 Numbers ₱10 million (minimum)
2nd Prize 5 out of 6 Numbers ₱1.1 Million (shared)
3rd Prize 4 out of 6 Numbers ₱1.0 Million (shared)

🎯 Swertres Lotto (3D Lotto)

Formerly known as Swertres Lotto, 3D Lotto is one of PCSO's most popular digit games. To win via Straight Play, a player must correctly match the exact three winning numbers, selected from 0 to 9, in the correct order, for a prize of ₱4,500. Players may also choose to play using the Rambolito System, which allows more flexible number combinations.

Draw Times: Daily at 2:00 PM, 5:00 PM, and 9:00 PM

🎯 EZ2 Lotto (2D Lotto)

Now referred to as 2D Lotto, players select two numbers from 1 to 31. A player wins by matching the exact winning combination in the correct order. Players may also opt for a Random Pick or play through the Rambolito System.

Prize: ₱4,000 for Straight Play

Draw Times: Daily at 2:00 PM, 5:00 PM, and 9:00 PM

🏙️ STL Pares, STL Swer3, and STL Swer2

The Small Town Lottery (STL) is available in selected areas nationwide. To win STL Pares, a player must match two numbers from 1 to 40 in exact order. STL Swer3 follows the same mechanics as 3D Lotto, where a player wins by matching three numbers from 0 to 9 in exact order. For STL Swer2, a player wins by matching two numbers from 0 to 9 in exact order.

📢 PCSO Announcement(s) and Notice(s)

The Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) increased the price of lotto tickets from ₱20 to ₱25 to boost the jackpot prizes of its major lotto games, effective February 2025.

According to PCSO General Manager Mel Robles, the price adjustment is intended not only to increase jackpot amounts but also to generate more funds for the agency's charity and welfare programs.

He emphasized that increased participation driven by larger jackpots directly supports PCSO's mandate, saying:

"More importantly, the increased participation fueled by these larger jackpots directly expands the funds generated for the PCSO's vital mission: providing health, medical assistance, and social welfare programs to millions of Filipinos."

"Every ticket purchased is not just a chance to win; it's a contribution to the nation's welfare."

ℹ️ About PCSO

PCSO is the central agency in the Philippines that legally conducts nationwide lottery draws. Proceeds from bets are used to support charitable causes. Likewise, funds are used for health programs, medical assistance & services, and national charities. All PCSO lotto results for the major games can come in any order, while the digit games should be in exact order.

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