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Lotto 6/42: The Classic PCSO Jackpot

Lotto 6/42 is where PCSO jackpot gaming began. With the most approachable odds in the jackpot lineup and three draws every week, it gives players more chances to win than any other PCSO jackpot game.

Draws Usually 9 PM PHT

Latest completed draw

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  • Pick 6 from 1-42
  • Draw days Tue · Thu · Sat
  • Draw time Usually 9 PM PHT
  • Jackpot odds 1 in 5,245,786

Live draw data

Upcoming draws and latest results

Check the next draw time and the latest published numbers for this game.

Upcoming draws Lotto 6/42
Tue · Thu · Sat Usually 9 PM PHT

Official schedule

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  • Pick 6 numbers from 1 to 42 for the best jackpot odds in the PCSO lineup: 1 in 5,245,786
  • Draws run every Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday at 9 PM PHT
  • Play through the app where Lotto.Works is available and you are eligible
  • Your ticket is physically purchased on your behalf and your proof is permanently recorded on the Constellation Network Blockchain

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How the odds compare
  • 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

How Lotto 6/42 Works

Choose six numbers between 1 and 42, or let the app generate a Lucky Pick for you instantly. Your selection is submitted before the draw closes, and a real physical PCSO ticket is purchased on your behalf. Match all six numbers drawn that night to win the jackpot. Smaller prizes are awarded for matching three, four, or five numbers, and those winnings are claimed on your behalf and credited to your account, usually within days.

The Best Jackpot Odds in the PCSO Lineup

Lotto 6/42 carries odds of 1 in 5,245,786, making it the most player-friendly jackpot game PCSO offers. Compare that to the larger-field games and the difference is significant. If your goal is to maximise the number of realistic shots at a jackpot prize across the week, Lotto 6/42's combination of three weekly draws and shorter odds gives you more mathematically meaningful entries than any other PCSO jackpot format.

The Original PCSO Jackpot Game

Lotto 6/42 is the game that introduced the PCSO jackpot format to Filipino players and it remains the most accessible entry point today. Its 42-ball pool is smaller than every other jackpot game in the portfolio, which is precisely what produces the favourable odds. For players who want the full jackpot experience without the steeper field of the 6/45, 6/49, or 6/55 games, this is the natural starting point.

Verified Proof on the Blockchain

When your ticket is placed, a digital record is secured on the Constellation Network Blockchain. That record is permanently stored and cannot be changed or deleted by anyone. You also hold a real physical PCSO ticket, kept securely on your behalf. Between the official PCSO ticket and the on-chain proof, you have two independent layers of evidence that your entry existed before the draw, giving you complete confidence in the legitimacy of any win.

What Happens When You Win

Smaller prizes are processed for you automatically and credited to your Lotto.Works account, typically within a few days of the draw. For large prizes and jackpots, the official PCSO claim process applies. Your physical winning ticket is released to you after verification, and any applicable withholding tax and disclosed fees are deducted from the prize amount. You never pay anything upfront to claim a prize. The current jackpot amount is shown in the app before you confirm your entry.

Common questions

What are the odds of winning the Lotto 6/42 jackpot?

The jackpot odds are 1 in 5,245,786. That is the most favourable jackpot odds of any PCSO 6-ball game, because the pool is limited to 42 numbers.

What days does Lotto 6/42 draw?

Draws take place every Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday at 9 PM Philippine time (PHT). The app displays the next draw time converted to your local timezone.

Can I play Lotto 6/42 if I am outside the Philippines?

Yes. Lotto.Works allows players abroad to participate in official PCSO draws. A physical ticket is purchased on your behalf in the Philippines and your proof is recorded on the blockchain.

What proof do I get that my ticket was entered?

Once your ticket is placed, a permanent record is secured on the Constellation Network Blockchain. It cannot be changed or deleted by anyone. You also have a real physical PCSO ticket held on your behalf.

How are smaller Lotto 6/42 prizes paid out?

Prizes for matching three, four, or five numbers are claimed on your behalf and credited to your Lotto.Works account, usually within a few days of the draw. No action is required from you for these smaller wins.

How much is the Lotto 6/42 jackpot right now?

Jackpot amounts change with each draw cycle. Open the app to see the current jackpot before you play. Lotto.Works does not publish fixed prize amounts because they are set by PCSO and vary based on ticket sales and rollover history.