Odds
PCSO lotto odds, compared
The honest numbers behind every PCSO jackpot game. A bigger number field means longer odds and a larger potential jackpot. Every draw is random, so these odds are the same on every ticket.
- Lotto 6/42 1 in 5,245,786
- Mega 6/45 1 in 8,145,060
- Super 6/49 1 in 13,983,816
- Ultra 6/58 1 in 40,475,358
Odds
Bigger field, longer odds
Every PCSO jackpot game asks you to match 6 numbers. The only thing that changes is how many numbers to choose from. A wider field means more possible combinations, so longer odds and, because the jackpot rolls over more often, a larger potential prize when someone does win.
- Lotto 6/42 1 in 5,245,786
- Mega Lotto 6/45 1 in 8,145,060
- Super Lotto 6/49 1 in 13,983,816
- Grand Lotto 6/55 1 in 28,989,675
- Ultra Lotto 6/58 1 in 40,475,358
The odds are set by the maths, not by any strategy, system, or pattern.
Shorter odds vs. bigger jackpots
The trade-off across the lineup is consistent. Shorter-odds games hit their jackpots more often for smaller amounts. Longer-odds games roll over more before someone wins, which is how they build the largest prizes. Neither is better; they are different experiences, and every draw is random.
Digit games: fixed prizes, no jackpot
2D, 3D, 4D, and 6D are not jackpot games. They pay fixed prizes for matching the drawn digits, so the experience is about frequent, smaller, known prizes rather than a growing jackpot. The app shows the prize for each play type before you confirm.
Common questions
Which PCSO game has the best odds?
Lotto 6/42 has the shortest jackpot odds, 1 in 5,245,786, because it has the smallest number field. That does not make it a way to win; every draw is still random.
Do my odds improve if I play the same numbers every week?
No. Each draw is independent, so the odds are identical every time, whatever numbers you choose and however often you play.
Are the odds different for Lucky Pick versus my own numbers?
No. Lucky Pick just chooses numbers quickly. The odds of any single combination are the same whether you picked it or the app did.