Philippine Lottery FAQ

The Philippine lottery usually refers to draw games run by the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO), such as Ultra Lotto 6/58, Grand Lotto 6/55, Super Lotto 6/49, Mega Lotto 6/45, Lotto 6/42, 6D, 4D, Swertres 3D and EZ2 2D. Part of the proceeds funds charity and health programs.

Major lotto games (6/58, 6/55, 6/49, 6/45, 6/42, 6D and 4D) are drawn at 9:00 PM on their scheduled days. Swertres 3D and EZ2 2D are drawn daily at 2:00 PM, 5:00 PM and 9:00 PM. See our draw schedule guide for each day.

Among the six-number games, Lotto 6/42 has the best jackpot odds at 1 in 5,245,786. Ultra Lotto 6/58 has the longest odds at 1 in 40,475,358 but usually the biggest jackpot.

Under the TRAIN Law, PCSO winnings above ₱10,000 are subject to a 20% final tax withheld at claiming. Winnings of ₱10,000 and below are generally tax-exempt.

PCSO prizes must generally be claimed within one year from the draw date. Unclaimed prizes are forfeited and go to the charity fund.

Only use channels officially announced by PCSO. Be wary of unofficial sites, apps or social media pages claiming to sell PCSO tickets. When in doubt, buy from an authorized physical outlet and check the official PCSO website.

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Lottery is for adults only. Our content is written for readers aged 21 and over, and we encourage everyone to play responsibly.

No. Every combination has exactly the same chance of being drawn. Lucky Pick simply saves time. Choosing less popular combinations may reduce the chance of sharing a jackpot, but does not increase your odds of winning.

PCSO runs lotto, digit games and sweepstakes to raise funds for charity. PAGCOR regulates casinos and other gaming operations. They are separate government entities.