Frequently Asked Questions

It usually refers to the games run by the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO), the government agency that operates lotto, digit games and the Small Town Lottery to raise funds for charity and health programmes. Read our full explainer.

No. We are an independent information site and are not affiliated with PCSO or PAGCOR. We do not sell tickets or pay prizes. The official site is pcso.gov.ph.

Daily 2D (EZ2) and 3D (Swertres) draws are at 2:00 PM, 5:00 PM and 9:00 PM. Major lotto games and 4D/6D draw at 9:00 PM on their scheduled days. See the full draw schedule.

Among the six-number games, Lotto 6/42 has the best jackpot odds at 1 in 5,245,786. The daily 2D game has 1 in 961 odds for a straight bet, but pays a smaller fixed prize. Compare them in PCSO odds explained.

Bring your original signed ticket and valid government IDs. Small prizes can usually be claimed at outlets, larger prizes at PCSO offices. See the prize claiming guide.

Yes. Under the TRAIN Law, winnings above ₱10,000 are subject to a 20% final tax, withheld before payout. Winnings of ₱10,000 and below are tax-free.

One year from the draw date. Unclaimed prizes are forfeited to the PCSO charity fund.

No. Every combination has the same chance. Our lucky number generator is just a fun way to pick random numbers.

Almost certainly not. PCSO does not text winners or ask for fees. Read 7 red flags of lotto scams and report scams to the CICC hotline 1326.

We follow the 21+ standard used for gaming in the Philippines as a responsible, conservative policy for all our content, and we encourage adults to play only within their means.

Our content is AI-assisted: AI tools help with research and drafting, and every article is reviewed, fact-checked and edited by our author, Roger Trinidad. See our editorial policy.

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