How to Play Lotto 6/42
Rules, Bet Types & Draw Schedule
How the game works
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Tickets are sold at authorised PCSO outlets.
PCSO sells only to people aged 18 and over.
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A play consists of 6 numbers.
Choose 6 different numbers from 1 to 42. Order does not matter.
Lucky Pick (LP) is an option where the terminal selects the numbers at random instead of the player choosing them.
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Each play carries a bet type, which sets how the numbers must match.
This game has a single bet type — the numbers must match in exact order.
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A play costs ₱25.
Once printed, a ticket cannot be cancelled or changed, so the numbers, date and draw time are worth checking at the counter.
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Draws are broadcast live, and results are published here shortly afterwards.
Draw schedule
- Draw days
- Tue · Thu · Sat
- Draw times
- 9:00 PM
What the odds mean
No. Every combination has exactly the same chance in every draw. Hot, cold, overdue and pattern-based methods do not change the odds — the draw has no memory of previous draws. What the odds mean →
| Match | Odds |
|---|---|
| Match all 6 | 1 in 5,245,786 |
| Match 5 | 1 in 24,286 |
| Match 4 | 1 in 555 |
| Match 3 | 1 in 37 |
Common questions
What are the odds of winning Lotto 6/42?
1 in 5,245,786
How much is a Lotto 6/42 ticket?
₱25 per ₱25 play
When is the Lotto 6/42 draw?
Tue · Thu · Sat — 9:00 PM
Can I improve my chances by picking certain numbers?
No. Every combination has exactly the same chance in every draw. Hot, cold, overdue and pattern-based methods do not change the odds — the draw has no memory of previous draws.