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 that enables lotto bettors to purchase 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 via social media accounts and pages such as Facebook and YouTube. Official PCSO is also airing its lotto draws.
How do I purchase lottery tickets?
The Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) has now increased the price of lotto tickets from ₱20 to ₱25. Along with this adjustment, the minimum jackpot prizes for all major lotto games have also been raised.
Below are the updated minimum jackpot prizes:
- Lotto 6/42: ₱10 million (from ₱6 million)
- Mega Lotto 6/45: ₱15 million (from ₱9 million)
- Super Lotto 6/49: ₱25 million (from ₱16 million)
- Grand Lotto 6/55: ₱45 million (from ₱30 million)
- Ultra Lotto 6/58: ₱75 million (from ₱50 million)
How do you play the PCSO Lotto Major 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.
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.
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.
How to claim the Lotto Prize?
If you win a PCSO lotto prize, follow these steps to claim your prize:
- Sign the Ticket: Immediately write your name and affix your signature on the back of the winning ticket. This helps establish ownership of the ticket.
- Valid Identification: Bring two (2) valid government-issued IDs with your photo and signature for verification when claiming your prize.
The prize-claim location depends on the amount you’ve won:
| Prize Amount | Where to claim? |
|---|---|
| ₱20.00 up to ₱10,000.00 | Any authorized PCSO lotto outlet or PCSO branch office |
| ₱10,001.00 up to ₱300,000.00 | PCSO Branch Office in your area or the PCSO Main Office |
| ₱300,000.01 and above (including jackpot) | PCSO Main Office (Shaw Blvd., Mandaluyong City) |
Important Notes When Claiming
- Tax: Prizes above ₱10,000 are subject to 20% withholding tax under the TRAIN Law.
- Agent Commission: A 1% commission goes to the PCSO lotto agent who sold the winning ticket.
- One-Year Claim Rule: You must claim your prize within one year from the draw date; unclaimed prizes are forfeited and revert to PCSO charity funds.
- Ticket Condition: Winning tickets must be intact and readable — damaged, mutilated, altered, or unreadable barcodes will not be honored.
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.”
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