Here’s how to play 6/42 Lotto including the other details.
HOW TO PLAY 6/42 LOTTO – In the Philippines, there are 5 major lotto games and one of them is 6/42. This is how it’s done!
“Paano ba tumaya sa lotto?”
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This is often the question of first-time bettors. First to know is that there are 5 major lotto games existing and they are 6/42, 6/45, 6/49, 6/55, and 6/58. Apart from these with multi-million prizes, they also have 2 Digit games such as EZ2 Lotto, 3D or Swertres, and 4 Digit games for Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao.
There is also a 6 Digit game which is for Luzon players only.
However, there are certain rules and regulations to follow first before betting. First, one must be 18 years old and above to be able to buy lotto tickets and claim lotto winnings. It is also the person’s responsibility to check if the bet type, bet amount, draw date, and the numbers you want to play are accurately printed on their tickets.
As for the 6/42 lotto game, this is how you do this!
How to play:
- You have to select six (6) numbers from 1 to 42. If you’re selected figures match the official winning combination, you win the jackpot prize.
- Each ticket costs Php 20.00
- System play is also available where you can choose from 5R and SYS 7 up to SYS 12 and then play the corresponding total best cost.
Here’s a guideline of system play:
| SYSTEM PLAY | TOTAL BET COST (with DST) | |
| System 5-Roll | 37 possible selections | Php 740.00 |
| System 7 | 7 possible selections | Php 140.00 |
| System 8 | 28 possible selections | Php 560.00 |
| System 9 | 84 possible selections | Php 1,680.00 |
| System 10 | 210 possible selections | Php 4,200.00 |
| System 11 | 462 possible selections | Php 9,240.00 |
| System 12 | 924 possible selections | Php 18,480.00 |
Live draw:
- PTV4
- PCSO Games Hub and Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office Official Facebook page
- PCSO Official YouTube Channel
The draws are broadcasted at 9:00 PM every TUESDAY, THURSDAY, and SATURDAY. If more than one bettor gets the winning combination, the jackpot prize will be divided equally. The prizes above Php 10,000.00 are subject to 20% tax pursuant to TRAIN Law.
If one has matched 3 numbers or 5 numbers, here are the prizes:
| CATEGORY | HOW TO WIN | PRIZE |
| 2nd Prize | 5 of 6 numbers | Php 24,000.00 |
| 3rd Prize | 3 of the 6 numbers | Php 800.00 |
| 4th Prize | 3 of 6 numbers | Php 20.00 |
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