6/42 LOTTO RESULT March 3, 2022 – Official Lotto Today

6/42 Lotto Result March 3, 2022 – The Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) announced the verified and confirmed Lotto 6/42 winning results today at 9pm.

6/42 lotto result today is updated here after each actual draw.

Here are the confirmed and most recent 6/42 Lotto result for March 3, 2022:

Draw:6/42 PCSO Lotto
Date:March 3, 2022
Winning Combination (in any order): 10-28-31-30-33-40
Jackpot Prize: PhP 9,167,960.60
Jackpot Winners: 0 Winner(s)

Refresh this page for the updated results or proceed to our 6/42 Lotto Result History page for previous results or here for other lotto result today.

You take home the jackpot prize tonight if you match all the six 6/42 Lotto winning numbers above in any order!

6/42 Lotto is one of the favorite multi-million peso lotto draws from PCSO since its creation in 1995. Its starting jackpot is PhP 5.94 Million. This amount gets higher and higher until someone hits the jackpot. In PCSO Lotto 6/42, the odds of hitting the jackpot prize are 1 in 5,245,786.

Official Lotto 6/42 draws happen every Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday except when draws are postponed by PCSO due to a major public holiday.

PCSO is also operating minor games nationwide. Go here to access the EZ2 Result (2D Result), Swertres Result (3D Result), 4D Result, 6D Result and STL Result as well as the five multi-million peso games such as 6/58 Lotto Result, 6/55 Lotto Result, 6/49 Lotto Result, 6/45 Lotto Result and 6/42 Lotto Result.

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Latest PCSO Lotto 6/42 Prizes

The prize that each winner gets depend on the overall number of winners as well as gross sales. PCSO employs a payout structure for Lotto 6/42 based on this pari mutuel wagering system.

Here is the latest Lotto 6/42 prize system:

  • If your combination matches six (6) out of the six (6) winning numbers in any order, you take home the current jackpot prize for the 6/42 Lotto game. Starting jackpot is PhP 5,940,000 but this amount grows higher every time no one wins the jackpot.
  • In case your combination matches five (5) out of the six (6) winning numbers, you get a prize worth PhP 24,000.
  • Matching five (4) out of the six (6) drawn numbers gives you a fixed amount worth PhP 800.
  • In case you matched three (3) numbers of the winning combination, you take home PhP 20.

A 20% tax will be automatically deducted from your prizes if its total amount exceeds PhP 10,000.

Previous PCSO 6/42 Lotto Results and Jackpot Prize

The following table shows the 6/42 winning combination for the past seven draws.

6/42 Lotto Result Summary (Past 7 Draws) Here is a summary/history of 6/42 lotto results and jackpot prizes updated as of April 18, 2024:
Lotto 6/42Winning NumbersJackpot
April 18, 202404-28-35-15-10-18Php 13.3 Million
April 16, 202431-35-18-26-34-41Php 9.7 Million
April 13, 202426-42-40-33-13-39Php 6.6 Million
April 11, 202408-12-42-02-37-41Php 5.9 Million
April 9, 202428-37-06-05-12-18Php 24.2 Million
April 6, 202428-06-08-33-03-25Php 20.3 Million
April 2, 202401-24-33-21-42-09Php 12.8 Million

We update the table above regularly. It should reflect the 6/42 Lotto results beyond this article’s posting date.

Visit our 6/42 Lotto Result History section for an extensive compilation of previous winning combinations from PCSO.

How to Play 6/42 Lotto

Before continuing, please note that PCSO only allows persons 18 years old and above to play.

Follow these detailed instructions to learn how to play this lotto game:

  1. Go to any authorized PCSO lottery agent and grab the PCSO Lotto 6/42 playing card.
  2. Select six (6) numbers between 1 to 42. These digits will be your 6/42 Lotto combination.
  3. If you cannot think of any number combination, mark Lucky Pick (LP) to let the terminal generate the number combination for you.
  4. You can also improve your odds of winning through the 6/42 Lotto System Play. With this option, you can select more than the usual six (6) numbers thus increasing your total number combinations.
  5. For Advance Plays, mark the number of succeeding draws in the Draw panel.
  6. Pay the ticket price and get your generated ticket once done.
  7. After the draw, check the 6/42 Lotto Result to verify if you won the prize.

PCSO Lotto 6/42 ticket costs PhP 20 per number combination. This amount is inclusive of 20% Documentary Stamp Tax (DST).

Make sure to sign the back of the your PCSO Lotto 6/42 ticket after placing your bet and to keep the ticket in a secure and dry place.

Do not soak in water, fold or iron or write anything on your 6/42 Lotto ticket except the portion designated for your signature. Tickets need to be validated by the machine when claiming prizes.

SYSTEM play is also available for this game. Simply select the 5R, SYS 7 up to SYS 12 option in your playslip to play your preferred System game and pay the corresponding amount.

Important Health and Safety Regulations to be Followed when Playing Lotto 6/42

Amidst this pandemic, PCSO imposed the following protocol in all lotto outlets nationwide.

  1. Put on your face mask at all times. No Facemask-No Betting scheme shall be carried out in all outlets nationwide.
  2. Follow physical distancing at all times while in the lotto outlet.
  3. Use your own pen when purchasing lotto tickets.
  4. Use the tray provided when handing out your playing card and payment.
  5. Use sanitizers or alcohols before leaving the lotto outlet.
  6. Use the trash bins provided to put away used play slips and/or non-winning lotto tickets.

Lotto 6/42 System Bets – How to Increase the Odds of Winning

6/42 Lotto System Bets allow players to pick more than the usual six (6) numbers per draw, thereby increasing their chances of winning the jackpot.

The available system plays in 6/42 Lotto are System 5-Roll (System 5R), System 7, System 8, System 9, System 10, System 11 and System 12.

In System 7, a player selects seven (7) numbers which generates a total of seven (7) combinations. With System 8, on the other hand, the bettor selects a total of eight (8) numbers producing a total of 28 combinations.

The more numbers marked, the higher the number of combinations produced. Same rule applies in System 9, System 10, System 11 and in System 12.

With System 5R, a bettor marks only five (5) numbers and—for the sixth number—pairs these off with each of the remaining thirty-seven (37) numbers, creating a total of 37 six-number combinations.

Please note that the higher the number of combinations, the higher the overall bet cost will be. The overall cost of the ticket is PhP 20 multiplied by the number of combinations created.

The following table reflects the number of combination as well as the corresponding ticket cost for each system play.

6/42 Lotto System Play
You can improve your odds of winning the jackpot with the PCSO Lotto 6/42 System Bets.

Major Lotto Draws Jackpot Prize Update from PCSO

Below are the up-to-date jackpot prize of the major lotto games of PCSO as of today, March 3, 2022.

PCSO Major Lotto Draws Results Summary These are the updated jackpot prizes and lotto result today for Ultralotto 6/58, Grandlotto 6/55, Superlotto 6/49, Megalotto 6/45 and Lotto 6/42 provided by the PCSO.
Lotto DrawLatest Winning NumbersJackpot Estimate
Ultra Lotto 6/5852-03-48-42-28-02Php 68.6 Million
Grand Lotto 6/5523-02-37-16-11-32Php 29.7 Million
Super Lotto 6/4929-06-33-32-15-23Php 21.1 Million
Mega Lotto 6/4528-39-29-31-34-17Php 35.7 Million
National Lotto 6/4204-28-35-15-10-18Php 13.3 Million

Note: We modify the list above on a regular basis. It should reflect daily jackpot prizes beyond this article’s posting date.

Along with Lotto 6/42, PCSO also operates today the draws for 2D Lotto (EZ2), 3D Lotto (Swertres), STL, 6D Lotto, and Super Lotto 6/49.

Lotto 6/42 FAQs – Important Information about your Favorite PCSO game

How to win a prize in Lotto 6/42?

In PCSO Lotto 6/42, you win a prize by getting at least three (3) out of the six (6) numbers drawn. More matching number means bigger prizes for you.

Matching three (3) of the winning number combination gives you PhP 20, four (4) matching numbers gives you a prize worth PhP 800 while five (5) numbers gives you a prize equal to PhP 24,000.

Getting all the winning numbers wins you the jackpot prize worth no less than PhP 5.9 Million.

Increase your chances of winning using a system play. This option allows you to pick up to 12 numbers instead of just 6, thereby producing a bigger number of combinations.

There are seven system plays in all. These are the System 5-Roll and System 7 up to System 12.

Ticket price shall depend on the overall number of generated combinations.

What are the PCSO lotto draws for today, March 3, 2022?

These are the PCSO draws scheduled for today: 2D Lotto (EZ2), 3D Lotto (Swertres), STL, 6D Lotto, Lotto 6/42, and Super Lotto 6/49.

Refer to the new PCSO lotto schedule here.

Where can I get updated PCSO 6/42 Lotto Results today?

You can find the latest 6/42 Lotto result today here, or through our online accounts in Facebook, Twitter and Youtube. You can also watch the draws live at PTV Channel 4.

How do I void an entry in the Lotto 6/42 play slip?

To cancel or disregard a specific Lotto 6/42 entry, mark the VOID directly below it before submitting the bet card to the cashier.

Please note that you can only void your 6/42 Lotto entry before purchasing the ticket. Any PCSO Lotto 6/42 number combination that has been processed by the computer can no longer be canceled or voided.

Is it easy to win the 6/42 Lotto jackpot?

The chances of winning the jackpot in Lotto 6/42 is 1 in 5,245,786.

How to Play System 5R in 6/42 Lotto?

System 5R (5-Roll) is the National Lotto 6/42 system play that allows the bettor to select only five (5) numbers instead of the typical 6 number combination.

To complete the combination, the system automatically combines each of the remaining 37 “unmarked” numbers in the bet card to the five numbers you already chosen.

This generates a total of 37 combinations and guarantees that you will get at least one (1) winning number in your combinations.

System 5R costs Php 740 (Php 20 x 37).

To play System 5-Roll, just pick your preferred 5-number combination and then mark 5R in the SYS section of the 6/42 Lotto bet card.

Am I allowed to pick more than 6 numbers in 6/42 Lotto?

You can select more than 6 numbers by playing any of the system bets for Lotto 6/42. You can choose from System 7 (7 numbers), System 8 (8 numbers), System 9 (8 numbers), System 10 (10 numbers), System 11 (11 numbers) and System 12 (12 numbers).

You can also mark only 5 numbers using the System 5R. Take note that the total number of combinations is considered when calculating the total ticket cost.

For instance, a System 7 play costs PhP 140 because it produces 7 combinations in all.

What is DST?

DST or Documentary Stamp Tax is a 20% tax imposed on lotto ticket prices by the government by virtue of the Tax Reform for Acceleration and Inclusion Law (TRAIN Act).

PCSO began adding 20% DST on the prices of its tickets when the law came into force in 2018. Consequently, 2D (EZ2), 3D (Swertres), 4D and 6D Lotto ticket prices went up from PhP 10 to PhP 12 while the 6/42, 6/45, 6/49, 6/55 and 6/42 Lotto tickets increased from PhP 20 to PhP 24.

On July 18, 2020, PCSO reverted the price of its major lotto games to Php 20.

Where do I claim PCSO Lotto 6/42 Prizes?

If you are one of the winners of PCSO Lotto 6/42 today, we suggest that you refer to the information below.

To claim 6/42 Lotto winnings below PhP 5,000, go to the authorized lotto outlet or nearest PCSO branch and present your winning ticket.

Lotto winnings above PhP 5,000 but not exceeding PhP 20,000 can be claimed at any PCSO branch office.

Winnings above PhP 20,000 can only be claimed at the PCSO main office located at 605 Conservatory Bldg., Shaw Blvd. corner Priceton St., Mandaluyong City.

Click here for a more detailed guide on claiming your Lotto winnings.

PCSO Official Announcements & Press Statements

March 10, 2021– PCSO reminds the public to not to patronize persons and entities claiming to be employees of PCSO and enticing them to purchase lotto tickets online using their platform. To date, PCSO has no online betting system yet whether through an app, text or calls.

January 6, 2021– PCSO resumes its 6D and 4D Lotto draws.

July 20, 2020– PCSO announces the resumption of its lotto draws on August 4, 2020.

July 18, 2020– PCSO reverts to the original ticket prices of its all major games. Ticket prices were previously raised to PhP 24 following the implementation of the TRAIN Law.

Read more news and other press statements from the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office on our Lotto News page.

PCSO Medical/Financial Assistance Program

Filipino individuals who are in need of medical financial help can now apply for PCSO’s Individual Medical Assistance Program (IMAP). The requests covered by this program include hospital confinement, chemotherapy, dialysis and medicines.

Applicants can download the application form through this PCSO article.

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