6/42 LOTTO RESULT March 31, 2022 – Lotto Result Today 6/42

6/42 Lotto Result March 31, 2022 – The Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) today announces the verified and most recent Lotto 6/42 winning numbers at 9pm.

Updates of the 6/42 lotto result today are refreshed here while the draw happens.

The following are the official and most recent 6/42 Lotto result for March 31, 2022:

Draw:Lotto 6/42
Date:March 31, 2022
Today’s Results (in any order): 27-17-19-16-33-36
Jackpot: PhP 6,111,716.80
Jackpot Winners Today: 0 Winner(s)

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

The lucky person who matches the 6/42 Lotto winning combination above in any order wins the million peso jackpot prize tonight!

With a starting amount of 5.9 Million, the 6/42 Lotto jackpot rises to astounding amounts whenever nobody is lucky enough to match the winning combination drawn by PCSO. The odds of getting the jackpot are 1 in 5,245,786, the lowest among the lotto games offered by PCSO. However, this does not deter the playing public from trying their luck every draw. Lotto 6/42 has in fact become one of the favorite lottery in the country since its inception in 1995.

PCSO conducts official PCSO Lotto 6/42 draws every Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday except when a prior announcement is made. Suspension of draws regularly occurs during major holidays.

PCSO likewise holds minor games three times per day. See the EZ2 Result (2D Result), Swertres Result (3D Result), 4D Result, 6D Result and STL Result together with the multi-million peso draws including 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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Updated Prizes for 6/42 Lotto

PCSO employs pari mutel betting system in calculating Lotto 6/42 prizes. This means that the actual amount that each winner will get depends on the gross sales and number of winners on a certain prize level.

These are the different prizes for each level of the PCSO Lotto 6/42 payout system:

  • Jackpot prize awaits those who will match six (6) out of the six (6) winning numbers drawn in any order. Jackpot prize starts at PhP 5,940,000.
  • Matching five (5) out of the six (6) numbers drawn gives you the prize in the amount of PhP 24,000.
  • A third prize worth PhP 800 awaits those who will get four (4) out of the six (6) number drawn.
  • A fourth prize of PhP 20 awaits those who will get three (3) out of the six (6) drawn numbers.

Remember that prizes above PhP 10,000 are subject to 20% tax.

Past 6/42 Lotto Results and Jackpot Prize

These are the 6/42 winning number combination for the previous 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 20, 2024:
Lotto 6/42Winning NumbersJackpot
April 20, 2024
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

We regularly modify the list above after the article is posted to reflect the latest 6/42 Lotto winning numbers.

See our 6/42 Lotto Result History section for a detailed list of past winning numbers announced by PCSO.

How to Play Lotto 6/42

Before continuing, keep in mind that only 18 years old and above are permitted to play.

Here’s the step-by-step instructions for playing this popular million-peso game:

  1. Go to an authorized PCSO lotto outlet near you and look for the PCSO Lotto 6/42 play card.
  2. Select six (6) numbers that will compose your 6/42 Lotto combination. You can pick from numbers 1 to 42.
  3. Choose LP (Lucky Pick) in case you want the system to randomly pick the number combination for you.
  4. You can also choose up to twelve (12) numbers through the 6/42 Lotto System Play to improve your odds of hitting the jackpot.
  5. For Advance Plays, select the number of consecutive draws in the Draw section.
  6. Pay the ticket price and get your generated ticket once done.
  7. See the 6/42 Lotto Result right after the 9:00 pm live draw to verify if your ticket matches the winning combination.

Each PCSO Lotto 6/42 number combination costs PhP 20. If you played any of the System Bets, the total play amount would vary from PhP 140 to PhP 18,480, depending on the total number of combinations generated. The ticket price includes a 20% Documentary Stamp Tax (DST).

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

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

If the selected 6-number combination in your ticket matches the officially drawn 6-winning number combination you win the jackpot prize. However, if more than one player picks the same winning 6-number combination, the jackpot will be divided equally among the jackpot winners.

Additional Health and Safety Protocols to be Observed when Playing Lotto 6/42

Amidst this pandemic, PCSO imposed the following regulations in all lotto outlets in the country.

  1. Put on your face mask at all times. No Facemask-No Betting policy shall be applied at all outlets in the country.
  2. Always observe one (1) meter physical distance from each other.
  3. Use your own ball pen.
  4. Use the money tray to lessen physical contact.
  5. Sanitize your hands before and after betting. Hand sanitizers or alcohols are available in the betting area.
  6. Avoid littering and put away used betting card or old lotto tickets in the garbage bins.

Lotto 6/42 System Plays – Ways to Improve your 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.

These are the options available in case you want to play system bets- System 7, System 8, System 9, System 10, System 11, System 12 and System 5-Roll (System 5R).

With System 7, a bettor picks seven (7) numbers which produces a total of seven (7) combinations. In System 8, the player picks eight (8) numbers, generating a total of 28 combinations.

The overall number of combinations increases as the selected numbers increase. The same rule applies for System 9, System 10, System 11 and System 12.

With System 5-Roll, the bettor will only have to mark five (5) numbers. The remaining (unmarked) 37 numbers will be paired with the 5 marked numbers. This generates a total of 37 combinations.

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

See the full details of Philippine Lotto 6/42 system plays below.

6/42 Lotto System Play
Your odds of matching the 6/42 Lotto Result Today from PCSO increase with the PCSO Lotto 6/42 System Bets.

Major Lotto Draws Jackpot Prize Update

As of today, March 31, 2022, the following are the latest jackpot prize of the major lottery games of PCSO.

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 6/5814-02-33-15-27-45Php 78 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 6/4506-30-16-15-24-03Php 40.4 Million
National Lotto 6/4204-28-35-15-10-18Php 13.3 Million

Note: We regularly modify the list above after the article is posted to illustrate the latest daily jackpot prizes.

In addition to Lotto 6/42, PCSO also facilitates today the draws for 2D Lotto (EZ2), 3D Lotto (Swertres), STL, 6D Lotto, and Super Lotto 6/49.

Frequently Asked Questions – Important Information about your Favorite PCSO game

What are the ways to win in 6/42 Lotto?

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

If you match three (3) out of six (6), you get PhP 20. Four (4) out of six (6) wins you a fixed amount equal to PhP 800 while five (5) out of six (6) gives you a prize in the amount of PhP 24,000.

If you got all the six (6) winning numbers correctly, you receive the jackpot prize of at least PhP 5.9 Million.

You can increase your odds of hitting the jackpot by choosing up to 12 numbers using a system bet. This type of bet generates a higher number of combinations which ranges from 7 to 924 combinations.

You can choose from seven available system plays. These are the System 5R and System 7 up to System 12.

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

What are the draws to be held by PCSO today, March 31, 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.

See the new PCSO lotto schedule here.

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

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

Can I play the same 6/42 Lotto combination in advance?

You can play up to 5 draws in advance or a total of 6 draws including the present draw. To play in advance, just pick your preferred number of advanced plays in the DRAW section of the bet card. Your 6/42 Lotto combination shall then be played repeatedly according to the number of draws you selected.

For example, if you selected 6 Draws, your chosen 6/42 Lotto combination will be valid for the six (6) consecutive PCSO Lotto 6/42 draws including the current draw.

How many combinations are there in System 10 for 6/42 Lotto?

System 10 is the National Lotto 6/42 system bet that lets players to choose a total of ten (10) numbers instead of the regular six (6) numbers. This play type creates 210 combinations in all and costs PhP 4,200 (Php 20 x 210 combinations).

To play System 10, simply select your preferred 10-number combination and then mark the number 10 in the SYS column of the 6/42 Lotto play slip.

When does PCSO hold 6/42 Lotto draws?

PCSO is conducting PCSO Lotto 6/42 draws three times a week every Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday at 9:00 PM at the PCSO draw court .

What is SYS 9 in Lotto 6/42?

System 9 lets you to select a nine (9) number combination instead of the default combination composed of six (6) numbers. This type of PCSO Lotto 6/42 system bet creates a total of 84 combinations and costs PhP 1,680 (Php 20 x 84 combinations).

To play System 9, just choose your preferred 9-number combination and then mark the number 9 in the SYS column of the 6/42 Lotto playing card.

Do I win anything even if I DO NOT get the 6/42 Lotto winning numbers in the same order as announced?

You win the jackpot if you match all the Lotto 6/42 winning numbers even if they are not in the same order as the offical 6/42 Lotto Results.

You also win secondary prizes if you match 3, 4 or 5 winning numbers.

However, you do not win anything if you only got two (2) or one (1) winning number.

How do I claim my Lotto 6/42 Prize?

If you are one of the winners of 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.

Prizes 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 head office located at 605 Conservatory Bldg., Shaw Blvd. corner Priceton St., Mandaluyong City.

See this page for a more detailed instructions on how to claim your Lotto prize.

PCSO Official Announcements & Press Statements

March 10, 2021– PCSO discourages everyone from buying lotto tickets from persons claiming to be part of a alleged PCSO ‘online’ betting platform. The agency said it does not have any such system yet.

January 6, 2021– PCSO 6D and 4D Lotto draws have resumed.

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

July 18, 2020– All major lotto ticket prices are back to PhP 20. Prices were previously raised to PhP 24 as required by the TRAIN Act.

See more news and past official announcements from the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office on our Lotto News page.

PCSO Medical/Financial Assistance Program

Individuals needing financial assistance to cover their medical bills and cost of medicines can now seek financial help through PCSO’s Individual Medical Assistance Program (IMAP). The program covers hospital confinement, chemotherapy, dialysis and medicine costs.

Go here for step-by-step procedure in availing financial help through this program.

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