Have you ever wondered what it would be like to win the PCSO Lotto 6/42 jackpot? Well, I can tell you from personal experience that it is an incredible feeling. Winning the lottery is often seen as a stroke of luck, but there are strategies and tips that can increase your chances of hitting the jackpot.
First and foremost, it’s important to understand the game itself. The PCSO Lotto 6/42 is a popular lottery game in which players choose six numbers from a pool of 1 to 42. To win the jackpot, all six numbers must match the winning combination drawn by PCSO.
In my case, I had been playing the lottery for quite some time before my lucky day arrived. I dedicated time and effort into researching past winning numbers and analyzing patterns. This helped me identify hot and cold numbers, as well as common number combinations that had previously won.
Another strategy I employed was joining a lottery pool or syndicate. By pooling our resources together, we were able to purchase more tickets and increase our chances of winning. Sharing in both the excitement and rewards with fellow players made the whole experience even more enjoyable.
Lastly, it’s crucial to remain positive and persistent. Winning the lottery requires patience and perseverance. Even if you don’t win right away, keep playing with confidence knowing that your lucky day could be just around the corner.

While there are no guarantees when it comes to winning the PCSO Lotto 6/42 jackpot, following these strategies certainly worked for me. So why not give it a try? You never know when luck might strike and change your life forever!
PCSO lotto 6/42 rules
- Lotto 6/42 Overview: Lotto 6/42 is a popular lottery game in the Philippines. Players choose six numbers from a pool of 1 to 42. The draw is conducted three times a week, usually on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays.
- How to Play: To participate in Lotto 6/42, follow these steps: a. Visit an authorized PCSO lotto outlet. b. Get a bet slip and mark six numbers from 1 to 42 in each column. You can choose your numbers manually or opt for the “Lucky Pick” (Quick Pick) option to have the computer randomly generate your numbers. c. Mark “6/42” on the bet slip to indicate you’re playing Lotto 6/42. d. Decide on the number of draws you want to enter your chosen numbers (optional). e. Give your filled-out bet slip to the lotto teller and pay the corresponding ticket price.
- Ticket Price: The ticket price per combination is typically 24 Philippine pesos (PHP).
- Jackpot and Prizes: To win the jackpot, you must match all six numbers drawn in any order. There are also secondary prizes for matching three, four, or five numbers. The jackpot starts at a minimum amount and can roll over to the next draw if there is no jackpot winner.
- Draw and Winning Numbers: The PCSO Lotto 6/42 draws are usually held at the PCSO main office in Mandaluyong City, Philippines. The official winning numbers are published on the PCSO website and announced through various media outlets.
- Claiming Prizes: If you win a prize, you can claim it at any authorized PCSO lotto outlet or at the PCSO main office, depending on the prize amount. Prizes exceeding a certain threshold may require you to visit the PCSO main office for verification and validation.
- If you win a prize, you can claim it at any authorized PCSO lotto outlet or at the PCSO main office, depending on the prize amount. Prizes exceeding a certain threshold may require you to visit the PCSO main office for verification and validation.
PCSO Lotto 6/42 Odds of winning the jackpot

The odds of winning the jackpot in PCSO Lotto 6/42 are determined by the total number of possible combinations that can be drawn from the pool of numbers (1 to 42) and the specific requirement to match all six numbers in any order. Here’s how the calculation works:
- Total number of possible combinations: There are 42 numbers in the pool, and you need to choose 6 numbers to form a combination. The number of possible combinations can be calculated using the formula for combinations:C(n, r) = n! / (r!(n-r)!),where n is the total number of items (42 numbers in the pool), r is the number of items to be chosen (6 numbers for the combination), and “!” denotes the factorial of a number (e.g., 6! = 6 × 5 × 4 × 3 × 2 × 1).C(42, 6) = 42! / (6!(42-6)!) = 5,245,786.
- Odds of winning the jackpot: The odds are the inverse of the total number of possible combinations. Therefore, the odds of winning the Lotto 6/42 jackpot are:Odds = 1 / C(42, 6) = 1 / 5,245,786 ≈ 1 in 5.25 million.
This means that for each entry or combination you play in PCSO Lotto 6/42, you have approximately a 1 in 5.25 million chance of winning the jackpot. Keep in mind that these odds are for the standard Lotto 6/42 game and may change if there are any variations or special draws with different rules.
PCSO Lotto 6/42 Historical Jackpot Winning Record
PCSO 6/42 Lotto Result History 6/42 Lotto result history for the last 30 draws:
Draw Date | Lotto Game | Winning Numbers | Jackpot | Winners |
---|---|---|---|---|
25 July, 2023 – Tuesday | 6/42 Lotto Result | 07 12 13 37 36 29 | 5,940,000 | 0 |
22 July, 2023 – Saturday | 6/42 Lotto Result | 14 27 19 26 08 38 | 22,821,402.20 | 1 |
20 July, 2023 – Thursday | 6/42 Lotto Result | 28 23 22 18 19 36 | 18,132,604.20 | 0 |
18 July, 2023 – Tuesday | 6/42 Lotto Result | 04 14 18 36 27 07 | 14,002,606.40 | 0 |
15 July, 2023 – Saturday | 6/42 Lotto Result | 36 16 18 35 05 39 | 10,393,564.60 | 0 |
13 July, 2023 – Thursday | 6/42 Lotto Result | 14 38 36 10 02 13 | 6,389,050.60 | 0 |
11 July, 2023 – Tuesday | 6/42 Lotto Result | 23 07 36 19 21 41 | 5,940,000 | 0 |
08 July, 2023 – Saturday | 6/42 Lotto Result | 03 28 12 26 08 21 | 7,656,441.80 | 1 |
06 July, 2023 – Thursday | 6/42 Lotto Result | 39 05 29 08 33 41 | 5,940,000 | 0 |
04 July, 2023 – Tuesday | 6/42 Lotto Result | 10 19 31 27 18 25 | 5,940,000 | 1 |
01 July, 2023 – Saturday | 6/42 Lotto Result | 18 25 12 14 13 22 | 61,234,178.20 | 1 |
29 June, 2023 – Thursday | 6/42 Lotto Result | 06 38 09 18 04 37 | 53,962,120.20 | 0 |
27 June, 2023 – Tuesday | 6/42 Lotto Result | 28 27 20 19 16 39 | 46,545,659.20 | 0 |
24 June, 2023 – Saturday | 6/42 Lotto Result | 27 15 06 37 20 33 | 40,498,573.20 | 0 |
22 June, 2023 – Thursday | 6/42 Lotto Result | 19 26 32 09 38 31 | 34,824,573.80 | 0 |
20 June, 2023 – Tuesday | 6/42 Lotto Result | 14 21 08 36 23 10 | 29,046,723 | 0 |
17 June, 2023 – Saturday | 6/42 Lotto Result | 10 08 21 13 35 26 | 24,296,322.20 | 0 |
15 June, 2023 – Thursday | 6/42 Lotto Result | 02 29 10 27 26 14 | 19,503,581.40 | 0 |
13 June, 2023 – Tuesday | 6/42 Lotto Result | 36 16 08 32 09 40 | 14,897,350.40 | 0 |
10 June, 2023 – Saturday | 6/42 Lotto Result | 12 37 38 19 39 21 | 11,161,496.80 | 0 |
08 June, 2023 – Thursday | 6/42 Lotto Result | 06 11 36 41 40 07 | 7,275,065 | 0 |
06 June, 2023 – Tuesday | 6/42 Lotto Result | 24 30 25 03 15 04 | 5,940,000 | 0 |
03 June, 2023 – Saturday | 6/42 Lotto Result | 10 03 12 20 07 28 | 42,751,862.80 | 2 |
01 June, 2023 – Thursday | 6/42 Lotto Result | 26 06 37 29 23 40 | 37,029,943 | 0 |
30 May, 2023 – Tuesday | 6/42 Lotto Result | 39 15 08 07 19 27 | 32,169,509.20 | 0 |
27 May, 2023 – Saturday | 6/42 Lotto Result | 23 38 37 34 05 21 | 27,965,455 | 0 |
25 May, 2023 – Thursday | 6/42 Lotto Result | 35 15 41 18 37 21 | 23,234,133.20 | 0 |
23 May, 2023 – Tuesday | 6/42 Lotto Result | 41 16 36 22 24 37 | 19,162,515.20 | 0 |
20 May, 2023 – Saturday | 6/42 Lotto Result | 21 39 22 18 02 36 | 15,393,333.20 | 0 |
18 May, 2023 – Thursday | 6/42 Lotto Result | 15 05 41 21 01 27 | 11,141,838.60 | 0 |
PCSO 6/42 Lotto Hot & Cold Numbers

6/42 Lotto Hot Numbers
Hot numbers which are drawn the most times in the past 200 6/42 Lotto draws:
19 18 37 13 36 33 08
6/42 Lotto Cold Numbers
Cold numbers which are drawn the least times in the past 200 6/42 Lotto draws:
30 06 12 11 17 38 32
-
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
-
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
-
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.
-
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
-
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
-
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.
-
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.
-
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.
How I won the PCSO lotto 6/42 jackpot? - Article Content Statement
You are now seeing the article How I won the PCSO lotto 6/42 jackpot?, or the PCSO Lotto results in website, are collected from the internet, if there is an error in the results of PCSO lottery results on this site, please refer to the official PCSO lottery results.