How to Play 4D Lotto
4D Lotto is played by choosing a four-digit number from 0000 to 9999. Your number must match the draw in exact order for the first prize, which is pari-mutuel with a minimum guaranteed amount of ₱10,000 per ₱10 played.
It is drawn on Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 9:00 PM. Smaller prizes go to tickets whose last three or last two digits match.
Quick facts
| Draws | Monday, Wednesday, Friday at 9:00 PM |
|---|---|
| You pick | A four-digit number from 0000 to 9999 |
| Cost | ₱10 per play (minimum) |
| First prize | ₱10,000 (minimum guaranteed first prize per ₱10 play) |
| Top prize odds | 1 in 10,000 per play |
| Order | Your digits must match the draw in exact order; a Perm (rambol) play covers every arrangement of your digits, one bet per arrangement. |
How to play
- Mark one digit from 0 to 9 in each of the four columns of a 4D playslip (a Standard play), or ask for a Lucky Pick.
- Choose the amount per combination; the minimum is ₱10.
- For more coverage, play a Perm (rambol), which bets on every arrangement of your digits, or Roll 1 / Roll 4, which fills the first or last digit with all ten possibilities.
- Play up to six consecutive draws by marking the DRAW panel, then check the 9:00 PM result.
Prizes
| You match | Prize |
|---|---|
| All 4 digits in exact order | First prize pool, at least ₱10,000 per ₱10 play |
| Last 3 digits | ₱800 per ₱10 play |
| Last 2 digits | ₱100 per ₱10 play |
A Perm is a set of separate straight bets, one per arrangement, and costs ₱10 for each: 24 arrangements (₱240) for four different digits, 12 (₱120) with one pair, 6 (₱60) with two pairs and 4 (₱40) with three of a kind.
Odds of winning
There are 10,000 possible four-digit results, so one ₱10 straight play has a 1 in 10,000 chance at the first prize. Matching only the last three digits (the ₱800 prize) is 9 chances in 10,000, about 1 in 1,111.
Every draw is independent: past results, "hot" numbers and predictions do not change these odds. Play only what you can afford to lose.
Perm and roll plays
| Play | Combinations | Total cost |
|---|---|---|
| Perm: 4 different digits (e.g. 1234) | 24 | ₱240 |
| Perm: one pair plus 2 different digits (e.g. 1233) | 12 | ₱120 |
| Perm: two pairs (e.g. 1122) | 6 | ₱60 |
| Perm: three of a kind plus 1 digit (e.g. 1112) | 4 | ₱40 |
| Roll 1 (system fills the first digit) | 10 | ₱100 |
| Roll 4 (system fills the last digit) | 10 | ₱100 |
4D Lotto in numbers
- 1,551 draws in our archive, from January 4, 2016 to October 14, 2026.
- Largest first-prize pool listed: ₱494,575 on September 1, 2023.
Results, schedule and claiming
4D Lotto is drawn every Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 9:00 PM. See the latest 4D Lotto result, every draw of 2026 and the full PCSO draw schedule.
Prizes up to ₱10,000 can be claimed at any authorized lotto outlet or PCSO branch office. Larger prizes up to ₱500,000 are paid at PCSO branch offices (or the PCSO Main Office), and anything bigger, including jackpots, at the PCSO Main Office. Sign the back of your ticket, bring two valid IDs, and claim within one year of the draw date. Read how to claim a prize and tax on lotto winnings for the details.
Source: the official PCSO 4D Lotto page, checked on September 27, 2026. PCSO can change prices and prizes; its official information prevails.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a 4D Lotto ticket cost?
The minimum play is ₱10 per combination, documentary stamp tax included, and prizes are paid per ₱10 played.
When is 4D Lotto drawn?
4D Lotto is drawn every Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 9:00 PM, Philippine time.
What are the odds of winning 4D Lotto?
There are 10,000 possible four-digit results, so one ₱10 straight play has a 1 in 10,000 chance at the first prize. Matching only the last three digits (the ₱800 prize) is 9 chances in 10,000, about 1 in 1,111.
Is 4D Lotto prize money taxed?
Under the TRAIN Law (Republic Act 10963), PCSO withholds a 20% final tax from any prize above ₱10,000; prizes of ₱10,000 or less are tax-free.
Where do I claim 4D Lotto prizes?
Prizes up to ₱10,000 can be claimed at any authorized lotto outlet or PCSO branch office. Larger prizes up to ₱500,000 are paid at PCSO branch offices (or the PCSO Main Office), and anything bigger, including jackpots, at the PCSO Main Office. Sign the back of your ticket, bring two valid IDs, and claim within one year of the draw date.