Lotto 6/42 is the most popular Lotto game in the Philippines, with high jackpots and frequent winners!
What is lotto 6/42?

PCSO Lotto 6/42 is the Philippines’ first national lottery game. Players have to select six (6) numbers from 1 to 42 and match all of them to the drawn official winning number combination to win the Initial Jackpot Prize (IJP) of 5,940,000.00 (net of agent’s prize commission). The jackpot prize keeps on growing based on nationwide sales until there is a jackpot winner!
What are the chances of winning the lotto 6/42 jackpot?

Lotto 6/42 is a lottery game in which the voter must choose six numbers from a range of 1 to 42 to try to win the jackpot. To calculate the odds of the jackpot, we need to determine how many of these possible combinations, out of all the possible combinations, will produce the jackpot.
First, calculate the total number of combinations in which 6 numbers are chosen from a range of 42 numbers:
C(42, 6) = 42! / (6! * (42 – 6)!) = 5,245,786
Then, we have to determine the number of combinations that won the jackpot. In Lotto 6/42, there is only one combination that can win the jackpot, therefore:
Number of combinations that win the jackpot = 1
Finally, we can calculate the odds of the jackpot, i.e. the number of combinations that win the jackpot divided by the number of all possible combinations:
Odds of winning the jackpot = 1 / 5,245,786 ≈ 0.00000019
Therefore, the chance of winning the Lotto 6/42 jackpot is about 1/5,245,786 or about 0.00000019%. This means that the chances of winning the jackpot are very low. Please note that these odds may vary depending on the rules of the different lottery games.
Philippines lotto 6/42 draw time

the Philippines Lotto 6/42 was as follows:
Tuesday
Thursday
Saturday
The draw is usually held at 9:00 PM Philippine Standard Time (PST).
Live draws are broadcasted over PTV4 and livestreamed over pcso.gov.ph, PCSO Games Hub and Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office Official Facebook page and PCSO Official YouTube Channel at 9:00PM every TUESDAY, THURSDAY and SATURDAY where the six (6) balls numbered 1 – 42 are selected. If the selected 6-number combination in your ticket matches the officially drawn 6-winning number combination you win the jackpot prize. However, if more than one player picks the same winning 6-number combination, the jackpot will be divided equally among the jackpot winners.
lotto 6/42 selection method

In Lotto 6/42, the selection method involves choosing 6 numbers from a pool of 42 numbers. Here’s how the selection process works:
- Number Pool: The game consists of a number pool ranging from 1 to 42. Players need to select 6 numbers from this pool.
- Manual Selection: Players can manually choose their numbers by marking their chosen 6 numbers on the official play slip provided by the lottery operator.
- Quick Pick: Alternatively, players can opt for a “Quick Pick” option where the lottery terminal generates random numbers on their behalf. This is a convenient option for those who don’t want to choose specific numbers.
- Combination Play: Some lottery operators may offer combination plays, allowing players to choose more than 6 numbers and generating multiple entries that cover all possible combinations of those numbers.
- Pay for Entries: Players must pay for each entry they submit. The cost of each entry varies depending on the lottery operator and the specific rules of the game.
- Drawing: After the entry period ends, a random drawing takes place. The lottery operator uses a random number generator or other certified methods to draw the winning numbers.
- Prize Tiers: Prizes are awarded based on the number of matching numbers on a player’s ticket. The more numbers that match the drawn numbers, the higher the prize.
It’s important to note that Lotto 6/42, like all lottery games, is a game of chance, and there is no guaranteed strategy to predict the winning numbers. The outcome of the draw is entirely random, and each number has an equal probability of being drawn. Players should always play responsibly and within their means.
6/42 Lotto Hot & Cold Numbers
PCSO Lotto 6/42 Hot Numbers
Number of previous draws | |||||
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Hot numbers | 10 | 20 | 50 | 100 | 150 |
19 | 3 | 6 | 12 | 24 | 37 |
36 | 5 | 8 | 14 | 20 | 28 |
37 | 1 | 3 | 12 | 21 | 28 |
18 | 6 | 6 | 9 | 19 | 26 |
21 | 2 | 5 | 10 | 19 | 26 |
13 | 2 | 3 | 8 | 16 | 25 |
9 | 1 | 3 | 6 | 16 | 25 |
42 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 17 | 25 |
33 | 1 | 2 | 7 | 13 | 24 |
16 | 1 | 3 | 10 | 19 | 24 |
31 | 1 | 2 | 6 | 13 | 24 |
27 | 2 | 5 | 9 | 16 | 24 |
23 | 2 | 3 | 8 | 14 | 24 |
28 | 2 | 3 | 7 | 15 | 23 |
26 | 1 | 4 | 7 | 18 | 23 |
20 | 0 | 2 | 7 | 15 | 23 |
3 | 1 | 2 | 6 | 17 | 23 |
39 | 2 | 4 | 8 | 16 | 23 |
5 | 2 | 2 | 8 | 16 | 23 |
2 | 1 | 2 | 7 | 15 | 22 |
PCSO Lotto 6/42 Cold Numbers
Cold numbers | 10 | 20 | 50 | 100 | 150 |
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30 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 8 | 13 |
12 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 8 | 14 |
17 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 9 | 14 |
11 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 10 | 14 |
6 | 1 | 3 | 6 | 10 | 15 |
38 | 2 | 4 | 8 | 12 | 16 |
10 | 2 | 5 | 7 | 11 | 16 |
7 | 2 | 3 | 8 | 14 | 17 |
34 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 13 | 18 |
22 | 2 | 2 | 9 | 14 | 18 |
15 | 0 | 2 | 7 | 13 | 19 |
14 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 10 | 19 |
24 | 0 | 1 | 9 | 15 | 19 |
29 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 12 | 19 |
25 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 10 | 20 |
41 | 2 | 3 | 8 | 15 | 20 |
32 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 8 | 20 |
40 | 0 | 2 | 6 | 10 | 21 |
35 | 1 | 2 | 7 | 14 | 22 |
1 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 13 | 22 |
How to choose lotto numbers using hot and cold numbers

Using hot and cold numbers is a common strategy in lotteries like Lotto, where players try to increase their chances of winning by selecting numbers that have either appeared frequently (hot numbers) or infrequently (cold numbers) in previous draws. However, it’s important to remember that lottery draws are random events, and past outcomes do not influence future draws. Nevertheless, some players still find this strategy interesting to use. Here’s how you can incorporate hot and cold numbers in your number selection:
Hot Numbers: Hot numbers are those that have appeared frequently in recent lottery draws. To use hot numbers, you can look at the past several draws (e.g., the last 10 or 20 draws) and identify numbers that have been drawn most often during that period. These numbers are considered hot and may be included in your number selection.
Cold Numbers: Cold numbers are those that have appeared infrequently in recent lottery draws. To use cold numbers, you can look at the past several draws and identify numbers that have been rarely or never drawn during that period. Some players believe that these numbers are “due” for a win and include them in their number selection.
Combination: Some players like to combine both hot and cold numbers in their selection. They may include some hot numbers for their recent frequency and some cold numbers for the perceived “due” factor.
Random Selection: As lottery draws are entirely random, many players simply opt for a random selection or use the “Quick Pick” option provided by the lottery operator, which generates random numbers for them. This approach ensures that no numbers are given undue significance based on past results.
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DOES PCSO LOTTO RESULTS HAVE A GOOGLE STORE APP?
The answer is yes, you can check PCSO lotto results after downloading and installing the program through the Google Play Store, the download address is https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.pcso.lotto.result247
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PCSO LOTTO SCHEDULE OF GAMES EVERY DAY
- Ultra Lotto 6/58 – Tuesday, Friday and Sunday at 9PM
- Grand Lotto 6/55 – Monday, Wednesday and Saturday at 9PM
- Super Lotto 6/49 – Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday at 9PM
- Mega Lotto 6/45 – Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 9PM
- Lotto 6/42 – Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday at 9PM
- 6D Lotto – Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday at 9PM
- 4D Lotto – Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 9PM
- 3D Lotto – Monday to Sunday at 2PM, 5PM and 9PM
- 2D Lotto – Monday to Sunday at 2PM, 5PM and 9PM
- STL Pares, Swer3 & Swer2 Visayas – Monday to Sunday at 10:30AM, 3PM and 7PM
- STL Pares, Swer3 & Swer2, Swer4 Mindanao – Monday to Sunday at 10:30AM, 3PM and 8PM
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PCSO LOTTO REMINDERS
1. Only bettors 18 years old and above are allowed to play STL games.
2. Verify accuracy of data printed on your ticket.
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PCSO LOTTO WHERE TO CLAIM THE JACKPOT
- Write your name and affix your signature at the back of your winning tickets before claiming your prize
- Prize amounting to 20.00 up to 10,000.00 can be claimed at any authorized Lotto outlet or at the PCSO Branch Offices in your area
- Prizes from 10,001.00 and up to 300,000.00 can be claimed at the PCSO Branch Offices in your area or at the PCSO Main Office 2nd Floor Sun Plaza Building, 1507 Princeton Street corner Shaw Boulevard, , , Mandaluyong City 1552, Metro Manila
- Prizes from 300,001.00 and up to JACKPOT PRIZE should be validated and claimed at the PCSO Main Office 2nd Floor Sun Plaza Building, 1507 Princeton Street corner Shaw Boulevard, , , Mandaluyong City 1552, Metro Manila
- For the system prize payout, please refer to the Prize Pay-Out Chart
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DO I HAVE TO PAY TAX ON MY PCSO LOTTO WINNINGS?
- Prizes shall be paid to the holder of share/s of a winning ticket upon presentation and surrender of the same, provided that the ticket/s is/are free from any mutilation, erasure or stain, making any number/s therein illegible, and provided further that no court injunction restraining the PCSO to pay is received before payment
- Prizes above 10,000.00 are subject to 20% tax pursuant to TRAIN Law
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WHAT IS THE LARGEST JACKPOT IN PCSO HISTORY?
October 14,2018,MANILA, Philippines – Two people will share the P1.18-billion Ultra Lotto 6/58 prize, the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) announced on Sunday, . The winning combination was 40-50-37-25-01-45
two bettors from Albay and Samar split the ₱1,180,622,508 (US$21,862,177) jackpot, the largest won. -
HOW LONG TO CLAIM PCSO LOTTO PRIZE
Lotto jackpot winners in the Philippines have up to one year to claim their prize before it gets forfeited.
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HOW TO PLAY PCSO ULTRALOTTO 6/58 GAME?
Select six numbers from 1 to 58 or play Lucky Pick (LP) for a randomly generated numbers. Each play cost 20.00.
Drawn every TUESDAY, FRIDAY and SUNDAY, you have three (3) times a week, chance to win in the UltraLotto 6/58. For only 20.00, the UltraLotto 6/58 game offers the biggest initial jackpot of 49,500,000.00. and the jackpot grows even bigger whenever there is no jackpot winner! -
HOW MUCH DOES PHILIPPINE PCSO LOTTO COST?
20.00
How to Play. 20 pesos for either Lotto 6/42, Lotto 6/58, or 3D and EZ2 -
WHAT ARE THE RULES OF PCSO LOTTO EZ2 GAME?
EZ2 Number Selection: Select two numbers from 1 to 31 for each panel on the EZ2 play slip. You can choose your own numbers or use the Quick Pick option, where the system generates random numbers for you.
2D lotto Winning: To win a prize, your chosen numbers must match the winning combination based on the play type you selected (Straight, Rambolito 2, or Rambolito 1). The prize amounts vary depending on the play type and the bet amount.
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PCSO LOTTO JACKPOT WINNERS 2023 LIST
Date Lotto Draw Combination Jackpot Prize Location No. of Winners Sep 25, 2023 6/55 30-17-06-12-04-29 36,025,867.40 San Antonio, Nueva Ecija 1 Sep 21, 2023 6/42 25-10-14-17-19-42 21,966,450.20 Ortigas Ave. Ext., Sta. Lucia, Pasig 1 Sep 19, 2023 6/58 07-10-09-13-21-19 77,455,718.40 Binangonan, Rizal 1 Sep 7, 2023 6/42 03-31-15-19-10-27 36,257,127.40 Lacao St., Puerto Princesa City, Palawan 1 Sep 4, 2023 6/55 55-50-06-45-12-40 111,039,686.00 BFRV, Las Piñas City, Metro Manila 1 Sep 1, 2023 6/45 30-42-39-12-35-18 8,910,000.00 Molave, Catarman, Northern Samar 1 Aug 28, 2023 6/45 09-30-28-45-31-05 101,344,365.20 San Miguel, Pasig City 1 Aug 17, 2023 6/42 27-10-36-09-22-07 18,611,973.40 San Miguel Public Market, San Miguel, Bohol 1 Aug 15, 2023 6/49 12-05-01-30-09-14 31,725,228.00 (1) Imus Cavite
(2) Lapu-Lapu City, Cebu2 Aug 11, 2023 6/58 50-46-57-40-04-19 49,500,000.00 Brgy. Ramon Magsaysay, Quezon City 1 Aug 8, 2023 6/58 18-22-30-55-26-05 87,051,450.20 Mandaue, City, Cebu 1 Aug 5, 2023 6/42 34-35-24-20-36-39 22,896,342.80 Liberty Ave., Murphy, Brgy. Socorro, Q.C. 1 July 27, 2023 6/49 42-12-25-05-19-18 93,693,905.40 Balagtas, Bulacan 1 July 22, 2023 6/42 14-27-19-26-08-38 22,821,402.20 Dasmariñas, Cavite 1 July 17, 2023 6/45 31-13-10-37-34-18 42,900.615.40 Caniogan, Pasig, City. 1 July 12, 2023 6/55 19-32-25-12-17-36 29,700,000.00 Pagsanjan Public Market, Brgy. Biñan, Pagsanjan, Laguna 1 July 8, 2023 6/42 03-28-12-26-08-21 7,656,441.80 Tondo, Manila 1 July 5, 2023 6/55 05-01-27-26-44-11 58,983,172.20 Asinan, Bugallon, Pangasinan 1 July 4, 2023 6/42 10-19-31-27-18-25 5,940,000.00 Bagong Buhay, San Jose Del Monte, Bulacan 1 July 1, 2023 6/42 18-25-12-14-13-22 61,234,178.20 Manuela Subs., Las Piñas, Metro Manila 1 June 30, 2023 6/58 43-58-37-47-27-17 366,687,465.20 San Roque, Cabiao, Nueva Ecija 1 June 26, 2023 6/45 26-40-06-12-44-14 35,502,637.60 Magsaysay St., Brgy. Eastern, Wao, Lanao Del Sur 1 June 15, 2023 6/49 19-03-45-22-42-32 15,840,000.00 Kaunlaran, Cubao, Q.C. 1 June 11, 2023 6/49 18-29-21-48-10-08 15,840,000.00 (1) Makati Cinema Square, Pasong Tamo, Makati City
(1) J.P. Rizal St. Maypajo, Caloocan2 June 8, 2023 6/49 17-15-37-45-13-31 15,840,000,00 Brgy. Comembo, Makati City 1 June 7, 2023 6/45 27-10-18-08-40-36 8,910,000.00 Pio Del Pilar, Makati City 1 June 5, 2023 6/55 11-17-28-06-09-01 29,700,000.00 Central Cignal, Taguig, City 1 June 5, 2023 6/45 22-08-20-02-01-45 8,910,000.00 Novaliches, Quezon City 1 June 3, 2023 6/42 10-03-12-20-07-28 42,751,862.80 (1) Guagua, Pampanga
(1) Langcam, San Pedro, Laguna2 June 2, 2023 6/45 25-15-05-11-09-03 41,256,521.60 McArthur Highway, San Fernando, Pampanga 1 June 1, 2023 6/49 14-22-27-40-45-41 58,995,238.20 Molino, Bacoor, Cavite 1 May 22, 2023 6/55 28-32-12-09-18-50 29,700,000.00 (1) Bacoor, Cavite
(1) Iloilo City, Iloilo2 May 12, 2023 6/45 14-05-44-25-01-36 225,248,638.00 Pavia, Iloilo 1 May 11, 2023 6/42 36-07-19-26-08-01 44,070,179.40 Iloilo City, Iloilo 1 May 6, 2023 6/55 04-16-26-24-14-47 55,394,255.40 San Pedro, Laguna 1 Apr 27,2023 6/49 48-10-12-28-34-05 21,215,267.00 Zamboanga City, Zamboanga del Sur 1 Apr 18, 2023 6/42 42-21-01-36-23-37 82,139,803.60 (1) Cebu City, Cebu
(1) Cubao, Quezon City2 Apr 13, 2023 6/49 48-19-10-17-47-49 27,978,266.40 Santiago, Agusan del Norte 1 Mar 29, 2023 6/55 26-23-34-41-45-29 34,123,859.00 Tondo, Manila 1 Mar 21, 2023 6/49 12-29-35-34-13-08 33,643,692.60 (1) Pasay City, Metro Manila
(1) San Mateo, Rizal2 Mar 12, 2023 6/58 13-30-10-22-02-15 49,500,000.00 Meycauayan, Bulacan 1 Mar 11, 2023 6/55 45-29-12-03-26-51 29,700,000.00 Davao City, Davao del Sur 1 Mar 9, 2023 6/42 06-18-26-29-17-11 16,319,245.20 Mandaue City, Cebu 1 Mar 7, 2023 6/58 56-41-11-48-54-58 109,630,146.00 Pulilan, Bulacan 1 Mar 6, 2023 6/45 26-43-11-18-05-45 12,171,239.80 Bayugan, Agusan del Sur 1 Mar 2, 2023 6/49 20-30-35-28-18-21 18,765,983.80 Ozamis City, Misamis Occidental 1 Feb 28, 2023 6/42 26-14-11-08-07-22 50,796,013.00 Sampaloc, Manila 1 Feb 27, 2023 6/55 09-08-05-01-30-52 75,248,476.20 Novaliches, Quezon City, Metro Manila 1 Feb 27, 2023 6/45 25-04-11-35-15-09 11,631,365.60 San Pablo City, Laguna 2 Feb 20, 2023 6/45 17-23-31-10-21-14 37,251,519.80 Angeles City, Pampanga 1 Feb 19, 2023 6/49 47-46-35-25-15-04 63,152,025.00 Lavezares, Northern Samar 1 Feb 2, 2023 6/42 02-27-16-29-04-19 5,940,000.00 Tumauini, Isabela 1 Feb 1, 2023 6/45 37-29-42-21-27-05 73,481,247.20 (1) La Carlota City, Negros Occidental (1) Pinagkaisahan, Makati City 2 Jan 31, 2023 6/42 31-41-29-25-20-08 25,490,659.00 Pateros, Metro Manila 1 Jan 21, 2023 6/55 03-44-10-13-23-11 29,700,000.00 Ibaan, Batangas 1 Jan 20, 2023 6/58 24-39-31-19-42-13 49,500,000.00 Iloilo City, Iloilo 1 Jan 19, 2023 6/49 17-19-31-13-47-34 79,151,086.60 Manila 1 Jan 17, 2023 6/42 34-24-02-06-33-07 35,314,806.60 Davao City, Davao Del Sur 1 Jan 7, 2023 6/55 44-13-19-33-27-39 142,580,483.20 (1) Calamba City, Laguna
(1) Cagayan de Oro City, Misamis Oriental2 Jan 2, 2023 6/45 04-26-38-15-34-17 19,503,337.00 Merville, Parañaque City 1 -
PCSO LOTTO DAILY DRAWS SCHEDULE:
MONDAY
EZ2: 2PM, 5PM, 9PM
Swertres: 2PM, 5PM, 9PM
4 Digits: 9PM
Mega Lotto 6/45: 9PM
Grand Lotto 6/55: 9PMTUESDAY
EZ2: 2PM, 5PM, 9PM
Swertres: 2PM, 5PM, 9PM
6 Digits: 9PM
6/42 Lotto: 9PM
Super Lotto 6/49: 9PM
Ultra Lotto 6/58: 9PMWEDNESDAY
EZ2: 2PM, 5PM, 9PM
Swertres: 2PM, 5PM, 9PM
4 Digits: 9PM
Mega Lotto 6/45: 9PM
Grand Lotto 6/55: 9PMTHURSDAY
EZ2: 2PM, 5PM, 9PM
Swertres: 2PM, 5PM, 9PM
6 Digits: 9PM
Lotto 6/42: 9PM
Super Lotto 6/49: 9PMFRIDAY
EZ2: 2PM, 5PM, 9PM
Swertres: 2PM, 5PM, 9PM
4 Digits: 9PM
Mega Lotto 6/45: 9PM
Ultra Lotto 6/58: 9PMSATURDAY
EZ2: 2PM, 5PM, 9PM
Swertres: 2PM, 5PM, 9PM
6 Digits: 9PM
6/42 Lotto: 9PM
Grand Lotto 6/55: 9PMSUNDAY
EZ2: 2PM, 5PM, 9PM
Swertres: 2PM, 5PM, 9PM
Super Lotto 6/49: 9PM
Ultra Lotto 6/58: 9PM -
HOW TO PLAY PCSO LOTTO 6/42 GAME?
To play the PCSO Lotto 6/42 game, follow these steps:
Purchase a Ticket: Visit an authorized PCSO Lotto outlet in the Philippines and ask for a Lotto 6/42 play slip. Fill out the play slip with your chosen six numbers from 1 to 42. You can also opt for a Quick Pick, where the system randomly generates numbers for you.
Number of Draws: Decide on the number of draws you want to participate in. You can choose to play for just the current draw or multiple draws in advance, up to a maximum of six consecutive draws.
Mark the Number of Plays: Indicate the number of plays you wish to make on the play slip. Each play costs Php 24.00.
Advance Draws: If you want to play for multiple draws, mark the number of draws you want to participate in the designated area on the play slip.
System Play: If you want to increase your chances of winning, you can opt for a system play. This allows you to select more than six numbers, generating multiple combinations.
Pay the Ticket: Once you have completed the play slip, present it to the Lotto teller along with the corresponding payment. Double-check the accuracy of your ticket before leaving the outlet.
Draw Results: Tune in to PTV 4 or visit the official PCSO website or authorized outlets to check the draw results. The Lotto 6/42 draws take place every Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday at 9:00 PM.
Winning: Match your chosen numbers with the winning combination drawn. To win the jackpot, you must match all six numbers. Prizes are also awarded for matching three, four, or five numbers.
Claiming Prizes: If you win a prize, prizes up to Php 5,000 can be claimed at any authorized Lotto outlet. For prizes above Php 5,000, you need to visit a PCSO branch office to claim your winnings.
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