PCSO Mega Lotto 6/45 is one of the Philippines' most popular lottery games, operated by the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO). With 3 weekly draws and a smaller number pool than HK Mark Six, jackpots build quickly.
How to Play
Pick 6 numbers from 1 to 45. No special number. Each entry costs PHP 24 (PHP 20 + PHP 4 documentary stamp tax).
Bet Types
- Lucky Pick: random 6 numbers
- Self Pick: choose your own
- System Bet: 7–12 numbers, auto-combined
Winning Combinations
Each draw produces 6 numbers. Jackpot requires all 6; subsequent tiers reward 5, 4, and 3 matches respectively. 2nd–4th are fixed amounts.
Draw Schedule
Monday, Wednesday, and Friday at 21:00 PHT at PCSO HQ in Manila. Broadcast live on PTV-4 and IBC-13.
Pool Allocation
- Jackpot: pool-based (PHP 8.9M minimum guarantee, rolls over)
- 2nd–4th: fixed amounts
- Largest jackpot ever: PHP 401M (June 2024, single ticket)
Tax
PCSO winnings above PHP 10,000 are subject to 20% withholding tax. Below PHP 10,000 are tax-free. Winners have 1 year to claim at PCSO HQ.
Odds
- Any prize: 1 / 26.7 (~3.74%)
- Jackpot: 1 / 8,145,060
Why 6/45 is "Easier" Than 6/49
- 4 fewer numbers in the pool
- Jackpot combinations are 1.7× fewer: 8.1M vs 13.9M
The trade-off: smaller player base means smaller accumulated jackpots compared to HK Mark Six or 6/49.
Other PCSO Lotteries
- 6/42 Lotto: 1–42, easiest jackpot odds
- 6/45 Mega Lotto (this page)
- 6/49 Super Lotto: 1–49
- 6/55 Grand Lotto: 1–55
- 6/58 Ultra Lotto: 1–58 (highest accumulated pool of all PCSO games)
FAQ
Claiming period?
1 year from the draw date — much more lenient than HK or TW.
Easier than HK Mark Six?
Yes. PCSO 6/45 has a smaller number range than HK Mark Six 6/49, so the jackpot is 1.7× more likely. However, HK Mark Six's special-number tier means its 2nd-prize odds are actually better than PCSO's.
Official Resources
Last verified: 2026-05-03.