Mega Lotto 6/45 PCSO Lotto Results

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Latest 6/45 PCSO Lotto Results

What is 6/45 PCSO Lotto?

The Megalotto 6/45 is one of the most famous lottery games facilitated by PCSO, where numbers 1 to 45 are drawn. In this game, 6 winning numbers should be matched to win the jackpot. It is also one of the lottery games with the biggest jackpot prize, starting at P8,910,000 (net of agent prize commission).

If no one wins the jackpot, the initial jackpot prize is carried forward until a lucky player matches 6 winning numbers, increasing the jackpot prize further. The Megalotto 6/45 also assists in raising government funds for charities, health programs, and medical services like other PCSO lottery games.

How To Play

Before we proceed, remember that only 18 years old and above can play the Megalotto 6/45 and other lottery games from PCSO. Moreover, the odds of hitting the jackpot prize in this game are 1 in 8,145,060, which means you have better chances of winning in Megalotto 6/45.

If you want to try your luck, follow the steps below to play the Megalotto 6/45:

  1. Go to the nearest PCSO-authorized lottery outlet.
  2. Get a playing card bearing the logo of Megalotto 6/45.
  3. Select a combination of six (6) numbers from 1 to 45. Next, mark down one (1) number for each column on your playing card.
  4. If you don’t have a combination of numbers, you can try your luck by choosing Lucky Pick. It allows the system to randomly select numbers for your bet.
  5. For advanced play, mark your chosen number of draws on the column. You can bet on your chosen numbers for up to six (6) consecutive draws.
  6. Also, you can increase your winning chances with Megalotto 6/45 systematic play. 
  7. The player should get the 6 winning numbers in any order to get the jackpot prize. Players who got 3, 4, or 5 matches from the winning numbers in any order will also take home consolation prizes.
  8. Next, present your play card and pay the cashier to place your bets.
  9. Then, wait for PCSO’s scheduled draw for Megalotto 6/45 to determine if you hit the winning numbers.

Each Megalotto 6/45 ticket costs P20 per play with 20% Documentary Stamp Tax (DST). If you wish to try the System Play to increase your chances, note that the total bet cost varies based on the number of possible selections, ranging from P140 to P18,480. 

Here’s an overview of the Megalotto 6/45 System Play, including the total bet cost per number of combinations:

System 5-Roll
Bet Cost: P800
Number of Combinations: 40 possible selections

System 7
Bet Cost: P140
Number of Combinations: 7 possible selections

System 8
Bet Cost: P560
Number of Combinations: 28 possible selections

System 9
Bet Cost: P1,680
Number of Combinations: 84 possible selections

System 10
Bet Cost: P4,200
Number of Combinations: 210 possible selections

System 11
Bet Cost: P9,240
Number of Combinations: 462 possible selections

System 12
Bet Cost: P18,480
Number of Combinations: 924 possible selections

Draw Schedule

The Megalotto 6/45 draw schedule is every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday at 9:00 pm. Nonetheless, PCSO makes prior announcements to postpone draws due to national holidays or special occasions. So always check with PCSO on draws suspension and to determine the resume date.

If you want to catch the live-streaming draws of Megalotto 6/45, go to the official Facebook page of PTV and PCSO. You can also watch the live draw at pcso.gov.ph and the official YouTube channel of PCSO.

What are the Prizes

After placing your bets, you may wonder about the prizes you can get from this lottery game. With the Megalotto 6/45, you can buy a P20 ticket per play and get a chance to win the initial jackpot prize amounting to P8,910,000 (net of agent prize commission).

The player can take home the jackpot prize after matching the 6 out of 6 winning numbers in any order. Also, the initial jackpot prize gets bigger if no one wins. In case there are multiple jackpot prize winners, the amount is divided equally by each winner.

Aside from the jackpot prize, lucky players matching 3, 4, or 5 out of 6 winning numbers in any order will also get consolation prizes per the pari-mutuel system. Below is the summary of Megalotto 6/45 cash prizes from PCSO:

1st Prize (Initial Jackpot)
Winning numbers: 6 out of 6
Prize: P8,910,000 (net of agent prize commission)

2nd Prize
Winning numbers: 5 out of 6
Prize: P32,000

3rd Prize
Winning numbers: 4 out of 6
Prize: P1,000

4th Prize
Winning numbers: 3 out of 6
Prize: P30

How To Claim Prize

Did you hit the Megalotto 6/45 jackpot prize today? If you did, congratulations! To validate and claim your cash prize, follow the guide below:

  • To claim P20 to P10,000 prizes, go to the nearest PCSO Branch Office or authorized Lotto outlet.
  • To claim P10,001 to P30,000 prizes, visit the nearest PCSO Branch Office. You can also claim your cash prize at the PCSO Main Office, 2nd Floor Sun Plaza Building, 1507 Princeton Street corner Shaw Boulevard, Mandaluyong City 1552.
  • To claim P30,001 up to Jackpot prizes, visit the PCSO Main Office, 2nd Floor Sun Plaza Building, 1507 Princeton Street corner Shaw Boulevard, Mandaluyong City 1552.

Reminders from PCSO

If you want to try lottery games or claim your winnings from Megalotto 6/45, please take note of the following reminders from PCSO:

  • Only players 18 years old and above are allowed to play PCSO lotto games.
  • The Megalotto 6/45 draw schedule is every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday at 9:00 pm.
  • Watch out for PCSO’s announcement on the postponement of draws during holidays or special occasions.
  • The live streaming draw for Megalotto 6/45 is available at PTV and PCSO’s official Facebook pages and YouTube channels.
  • Write your name and signature on the back of your winning lotto ticket. 
  • The Megalotto 6/45 ticket costs P20 inclusive of 20% Documentary Stamp Tax (DST) under the TRAIN law.
  • All players are responsible for checking the accuracy of the details printed on their lotto tickets.
  • Store your lotto ticket in a secure and dry place. Do not tamper, crumple, fold, or iron.
  • PCSO will validate all lotto tickets with a machine before the winners can claim their cash prize.
  • Bring two (2) valid IDs to claim your cash prize.
  • Winning lotto tickets only have one (1) year validity, so claim your cash prize before it expires.
  • Double-check PCSO’s prize payout chart for more details.
  • The cash prizes for lotto games are only claimable by winners at PCSO offices and authorized Lotto outlets. Therefore, disregard assistance from any party claiming to be part of PCSO or Lotto outlets.

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