How to Play 6/45 Mega Lotto
Mega Lotto 6/45 gives three chances a week — Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 9:00 PM — to win a jackpot that starts at ₱15 million (net of the agent’s prize commission).
With only 45 numbers to choose from, its jackpot odds are the second best of the six-number games, after 6/42.
Quick facts
| Draws | Monday, Wednesday, Friday at 9:00 PM |
|---|---|
| You pick | Six numbers from 1 to 45 |
| Cost | ₱25 per play |
| Minimum jackpot | ₱15,000,000 (net of the agent's prize commission) |
| Top prize odds | 1 in 8,145,060 per play |
| Order | The order of the numbers does not matter. |
How to play
- Get a playslip at any PCSO lotto outlet and mark six numbers from 1 to 45 in one board, using blue or black ink — or tick Lucky Pick (LP) and let the terminal choose.
- Pay ₱25 per board (one combination, one draw). To play the same numbers again, mark the number of consecutive draws in the DRAW panel, up to six.
- Want more coverage? Mark a System play (System 5-Roll or System 7 to 12) instead of a single combination; the ticket then covers every combination of your numbers.
- Keep your ticket, check the result after the 9:00 PM draw, and sign the back right away if you win.
Prizes
| You match | Prize |
|---|---|
| All 6 numbers | Jackpot (starts at ₱15,000,000) |
| 5 numbers | Share of a ₱1,200,000 prize pool, divided equally per winning bet |
| 4 numbers | Share of a ₱1,100,000 prize pool, divided equally per winning bet |
| 3 numbers | ₱30 (fixed) |
Odds of winning
Choosing six numbers from 45 gives 8,145,060 possible combinations: a 1 in 8,145,060 chance at the jackpot for one ₱25 play.
Every draw is independent: past results, "hot" numbers and predictions do not change these odds. Play only what you can afford to lose.
System plays
A System play covers every six-number combination of the numbers you mark on one ticket. System 7 to System 12 let you mark 7 to 12 numbers; System 5-Roll fixes five numbers and pairs them with every remaining number as the sixth. Each covered combination costs ₱25, and a winning System ticket can win several prizes at once.
| Play | Combinations | Total cost |
|---|---|---|
| System 5-Roll | 40 | ₱1,000 |
| System 7 | 7 | ₱175 |
| System 8 | 28 | ₱700 |
| System 9 | 84 | ₱2,100 |
| System 10 | 210 | ₱5,250 |
| System 11 | 462 | ₱11,550 |
| System 12 | 924 | ₱23,100 |
6/45 Mega Lotto in numbers
- 1,615 draws in our archive, from January 4, 2016 to October 14, 2026.
- The jackpot was won in 155 of those draws.
- Most recent jackpot win: August 3, 2026, ₱15,000,000.
- Biggest jackpot in the archive: ₱225,248,638 on May 12, 2023, won by 1 ticket.
Results, schedule and claiming
6/45 Mega Lotto is drawn every Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 9:00 PM. See the latest 6/45 Mega 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 ₱300,000 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 Mega Lotto 6/45 page, checked on September 27, 2026. PCSO can change prices and prizes; its official information prevails.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a 6/45 Mega Lotto ticket cost?
₱25 per combination per draw, documentary stamp tax included. System plays cost ₱25 for each combination they cover.
When is 6/45 Mega Lotto drawn?
6/45 Mega Lotto is drawn every Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 9:00 PM, Philippine time.
What are the odds of winning 6/45 Mega Lotto?
Choosing six numbers from 45 gives 8,145,060 possible combinations: a 1 in 8,145,060 chance at the jackpot for one ₱25 play.
Is 6/45 Mega 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. For example, a ₱15,000,000 jackpot is paid out as ₱12,000,000 after tax.
Where do I claim 6/45 Mega Lotto prizes?
Prizes up to ₱10,000 can be claimed at any authorized lotto outlet or PCSO branch office. Larger prizes up to ₱300,000 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.