Ultimate Guide to PCSO Lotto Games and Draw Schedules in the Philippines

Whether you’re a hopeful jackpot-chaser or just love the thrill of picking your lucky numbers, the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) offers a wide variety of lotto games to suit your excitement level—and budget. With millions of pesos up for grabs and draws held almost every day, there’s always a chance to strike it lucky!

Below is a comprehensive guide to all the PCSO Lotto game types and their corresponding draw schedules so you never miss your shot at winning.

🏆 MAJOR LOTTO GAMES

These are the big league draws—offering multi-million peso jackpots and nationwide anticipation!

💠 Ultra Lotto 6/58

• Jackpot Starts At: ₱50 Million+
• How to Play: Choose 6 numbers from 1 to 58
• Draw Schedule: Tuesday, Friday, Sunday
• Odds of Winning Jackpot: 1 in 40,475,358
  

💠 Grand Lotto 6/55

• Jackpot Starts At: ₱30 Million+
• How to Play: Choose 6 numbers from 1 to 55
• Draw Schedule: Monday, Wednesday, Saturday
• Odds of Winning Jackpot: 1 in 28,989,675
  

💠 Super Lotto 6/49

• Jackpot Starts At: ₱16 Million+
• How to Play: Choose 6 numbers from 1 to 49
• Draw Schedule: Tuesday, Thursday, Sunday
• Odds of Winning Jackpot: 1 in 13,983,816
  

💠 Mega Lotto 6/45

• Jackpot Starts At: ₱8.9 Million+
• How to Play: Choose 6 numbers from 1 to 45
• Draw Schedule: Monday, Wednesday, Friday
• Odds of Winning Jackpot: 1 in 8,145,060
  

💠 Lotto 6/42

• Jackpot Starts At: ₱6 Million+
• How to Play: Choose 6 numbers from 1 to 42
• Draw Schedule: Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday
• Odds of Winning Jackpot: 1 in 5,245,786

🎰 DIGIT LOTTO GAMES

These games offer fixed prizes and are based on matching exact numbers in the exact order. Fast-paced and thrilling, they’re drawn multiple times a week or even daily.

🔢 6D Lotto

• How to Play: Pick a 6-digit number (000000–999999)
• Draw Schedule: Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday
• Prize: Up to ₱150,000+ (depending on play type and winning combo)
  

🔢 4D Lotto

• How to Play: Pick a 4-digit number (0000–9999)
• Draw Schedule: Monday, Wednesday, Friday
• Prize: Up to ₱100,000+
  

🔢 Swertres Lotto (3D)

• How to Play: Pick 3 digits (000–999)
• Draw Schedule: Daily at 2 PM, 5 PM, and 9 PM
• Prize: ₱4,500 per ₱10 bet (straight play)
  

🔢 EZ2 Lotto (2D)

• How to Play: Pick 2 digits from 1 to 31
• Draw Schedule: Daily at 2 PM, 5 PM, and 9 PM
• Prize: ₱4,000 per ₱10 bet (straight play)

🧩 SMALL TOWN LOTTERY (STL

STL is a locally-run lottery system with region-specific operations. These games are often played in provinces and small towns.

STL Game Variants:

• STL Pares – Pick 2 numbers from 1 to 40
• STL Swer3 – Similar to Swertres, pick 3 digits from 0–9
• STL Swer2 – Pick 2 digits from 0–9
  

STL Draw Schedule:

• Draws Held: Daily at 10:30 AM, 3:00 PM, and 7:00 PM
• Availability: Varies depending on your local PCSO STL operator

🕘 DRAW TIMES SUMMARY

Time	Games Drawn
10:30 AM	STL Games
2:00 PM	2D (EZ2), 3D (Swertres) Lotto
3:00 PM	STL Games
5:00 PM	2D, 3D Lotto
7:00 PM	STL Games
9:00 PM	Major Lotto (6/42 to 6/58), 2D, 3D Lotto

📝 Important Reminders

✅ You must be 18 years or older to play.
✅ All games are aired via PCSO’s official platforms (TV, social media).
✅ Lotto tickets are available at authorized PCSO outlets.
✅ Check results via PCSO’s official website, mobile apps, or news channels.

🍀 Feeling Lucky?

There’s a lotto game for everyone in the Philippines—whether you’re after the next Ultra Lotto jackpot or just aiming for quick wins in Swertres or EZ2. With draws happening every single day, there’s always a reason to stay tuned and try your luck.

🎟️ Don’t just dream it—play it!

Let fate (and a few lucky numbers) decide your fortune.

📚 Resources & References

PCSO Official Website
👉 https://www.pcso.gov.ph

PCSO Facebook Page
👉 https://www.facebook.com/pcsoofficialsocialmedia

PCSO YouTube Channel
👉 https://www.youtube.com/@pcsoofficialsocialmedia