How to Play Swertres (3D)
Swertres — officially PCSO’s 3D Lotto — is a three-digit game drawn three times a day. You pick a three-digit combination, one digit from 0 to 9 per column, and win ₱4,500 for every ₱10 played if it matches the draw in exact order.
The draws are at 2:00 PM, 5:00 PM and 9:00 PM every day. The Rambolito play pays a smaller prize but wins in any order.
Quick facts
| Draws | Every day at 2:00 PM, 5:00 PM and 9:00 PM |
|---|---|
| You pick | One digit from 0 to 9 in each of three columns |
| Cost | ₱10 per play (minimum) |
| Top prize odds | 1 in 1,000 per play |
| Order | Your numbers must match the draw in exact order, unless you play Rambolito, which pays a smaller prize for any order. |
How to play
- Mark one digit from 0 to 9 in each of the three columns of a 3D playslip, or mark Lucky Pick.
- Mark the amount; the minimum is ₱10, and prizes are paid per ₱10 played.
- To win in any order, mark Rambolito: the system bets on every arrangement of your three digits.
- Check which draw your ticket is for (2 PM, 5 PM or 9 PM) and look up that draw’s result.
Prizes
| You match | Prize |
|---|---|
| All 3 digits in exact order | ₱4,500 per ₱10 play |
| Rambolito, 3 different digits (6 combinations) | ₱750 per ₱10 play |
| Rambolito, one pair plus 1 digit (3 combinations) | ₱1,500 per ₱10 play |
Rambolito spreads one bet over every arrangement of your digits, so the prize is the straight prize divided by the number of arrangements: ₱4,500 ÷ 6 = ₱750 for three different digits (like 1-2-3), and ₱4,500 ÷ 3 = ₱1,500 for a pair (like 1-2-2). The chance of winning goes up by the same factor: 6 in 1,000 or 3 in 1,000.
Odds of winning
There are 1,000 possible results (000 to 999), so a ₱10 straight play has a 1 in 1,000 chance of winning ₱4,500.
Every draw is independent: past results, "hot" numbers and predictions do not change these odds. Play only what you can afford to lose.
Swertres in numbers
- 11,181 draws in our archive, from January 2, 2016 to October 15, 2026.
- 1,000 different combinations have come up; the most frequent, 9-3-2, came up 21 times.
Results, schedule and claiming
Swertres is drawn every day at 2:00 PM, 5:00 PM and 9:00 PM. See the latest Swertres 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 3D Lotto page, checked on September 27, 2026. PCSO can change prices and prizes; its official information prevails.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a Swertres ticket cost?
The minimum play is ₱10 per combination, documentary stamp tax included, and prizes are paid per ₱10 played.
When is Swertres drawn?
Swertres is drawn every day at 2:00 PM, 5:00 PM and 9:00 PM, Philippine time.
What are the odds of winning Swertres?
There are 1,000 possible results (000 to 999), so a ₱10 straight play has a 1 in 1,000 chance of winning ₱4,500.
Is Swertres 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. The standard ₱4,500 Swertres prize for a ₱10 play is below the threshold, so it is not taxed.
Where do I claim Swertres 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.