MANILA, Philippines – It’s official! The Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office announced that bettors can buy the lotto tickets online through the PCSO e-Lotto app.
The e-Lotto is a web-based platform/app that encourages lotto bettors to buy tickets online. PCSO is now pushing for a total jackpot prize of 1 billion to generate interest in the e-lotto.
Step-by-Step procedure:
- Visit the PCSO e-lotto page.
- Click the Login/Register button.
- For first-time users, click the “Register Account” and “Agree” on the PCSO statement.
- Register by “Mobile” or “Email” by providing the phone number. You will receive the OTP on your mobile number. Nominate a PIN pin to access your account and then “confirm” it.
- On the next page, you can provide additional information such as the Full Name, Gender, Birthday, and Email.
- After submission, you will verify your identity to ensure the security of your account and comply with regulatory requirements.
- You can start verifying by downloading the PCSO e-lotto app. Provide a picture of the front and back of the valid ID and the selfie photo.
- PCSO will verify the valid ID. Once the verification is done and approved, you can start loading your account and buy lotto tickets for all PCSO lotto games online.
You can use the following IDs for verification:
- Philippine Identification (PhillD)/ePhillD
- Social Security System (SSS) Card
- Government Service Insurance System (GSIS) Card
- Unified Multi-Purpose Identification (UMID) Card
- Land Transportation Office (LTO) Driver’s License
- Professional Regulatory Commission (PRC) ID
- PhilHealth ID
- Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN) ID
- Postal ID
- Philippine Passport Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA) ID
- Commission on Elections (COMELEC) Voter’s ID or Voter’s Certificate issued from COMELEC main office in Intramuros, Manila
- Integrated Bar of the Philippines (IBP) Identification Card
- Senior Citizen ID
- Person with Disability ID
- Alien Certificate of Registration ID Card/ Work permit issued by the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) for foreign nationals or any other Philippine Government-issued IDs recognized under Philippine laws
- National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) Clearance
- Philippine National Police Clearance
- Seaman’s Book
- Government Office and GOCC ID (e.g. AFP, HDF ID)
How do you check the winning combination online?
There are many ways to check the PCSO winning numbers online. One is through this website, lottopcso.com. Players can also watch online through social media accounts and pages like Facebook and YouTube. Official PCSO is also airing its lotto draws.
How do I buy the lotto tickets?
The cost of a Lotto major game ticket prize is P20.00. This includes the Documentary Stamp Tax (DST). Proceed to any authorized lotto outlets or use the PCSO e-lotto app to buy.
How do you play the PCSO Lotto Major Games?
Playing all PCSO games comes with their respective rules. Below is a quick summary of how to play and win each game.
- Ultra Lotto 6/58. The player wins if he/she gets the six (6) correct winning numbers in any order. Drawn every Tuesday, Friday, and Sunday, Lotto enthusiasts can win exciting prizes that may reach up to a billion pesos.
- Grand Lotto 6/55. Like the other major games, 6/55 was played through a pari-mutuel system. The Lotto jackpot prize varies depending on ticket sales. Players can expect big amounts drawn every Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday as this is the second major game with the biggest initial jackpot prize.
- Super Lotto 6/49. It is one of the most popular PCSO lotto games. To win, the player must choose 6 correct numbers from 1-49 in any order. The Jackpot prize for this game starts at P16,000,000.
- Mega Lotto 6/45. Lotto players have to select their lucky numbers from 1-45. He/she wins if he/she gets the six winning numbers in any order. The jackpot prize for 6/45 starts at nine (9) million pesos.
- Lotto 6/42. For this major game, players can select from numbers 1-42. The jackpot prize for 6/42 starts at six (6) million pesos. Players can also select LP or Lucky Pick if they want the machine to choose their numbers.
- Swertres/3D Lotto. It is one of the most popular PCSO digital games. A player wins exciting prizes if they get the exact winning numbers from 0-9.
- EZ2/ 2D Lotto. Players have to choose their lucky numbers from 1-31. He/she wins if he/she has the exact winning combinations. The player can also play via lucky pick or the Rambolito system.
- STL Pares, Swer3, Swer2. Small Town Lottery is an exciting game available only in selected areas. To win the STL Pares, a player must have two (2) winning numbers from 1-40, in exact order. Playing the STL Swer3 is like playing the Swertres Lotto; the player wins if they get the three (3) numbers from 0-9 in exact order, while for Swer2, the player wins if they get the two (2) numbers from 0-9 in exact order.
How to claim the Lotto Prize?
If you think your lotto combination has won, write your name, affix your signature behind the winning ticket, and secure it properly.
The lotto jackpot prizes can be claimed at the PCSO main office located at the PCSO head office located at 605 Conservatory Bldg., Shaw Blvd. Corner Priceton St., Mandaluyong City. Bring and present two (2) valid IDs for verification.
The jackpot prize is taxable at 20% pursuant to TRAIN Law. A 1% commission will also be given to the PCSO agent where the winning ticket was bought.
PCSO thoroughly validates all tickets eligible for claim. The public is reminded to deal with counterfeited/tampered tickets seriously. They will not honor any, should anyone try to claim their prizes using such.
Likewise, claiming prizes below P10,000 can be processed at the nearest PCSO Branch.
PCSO announcement(s) and notice(s)
PCSO Lotto draws for 2 PM, 5 PM, and 9 PM will also be aired at IBC 13 starting December 31, 2024.
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