Lotto

The Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) operates the national lottery system, offering various number games with jackpots ranging from millions to hundreds of millions of pesos. Lotto remains one of the most trusted forms of gambling due to its charitable contributions to healthcare and social services.

The Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) has been operating lotto games since 1995, making it one of the oldest forms of legal gambling in the country. Starting with 6/42 Lotto, the system expanded to include 6/45, 6/49, 6/55, and Ultra Lotto 6/58. Digital platforms now complement traditional retail outlets.

1. 1Visit authorized PCSO outlets or use official online platforms
2. 2Choose your lottery variant (6/42, 6/45, 6/49, 6/55, or 6/58)
3. 3Select 6 numbers from the available range
4. 4Pay the ticket fee (₱24-₱24 depending on game)
5. 5Keep your ticket safe until the draw
6. 6Check results on PCSO website or authorized outlets
7. 7Claim prizes within one year of the draw date

• Use a mix of high and low numbers for better odds
• Avoid consecutive numbers and common patterns
• Consider using Quick Pick for random selection
• Join lottery pools to increase buying power
• Play consistently rather than sporadically
• Study past winning number patterns (though each draw is independent)

Fully legal and government-operated by PCSO. All proceeds support healthcare, medical assistance, and charitable programs across the Philippines.