6/42 Lotto Result May 18 2021

6/42 Lotto Result May 18, 2021 – The Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) announces the official and most recent 6/42 Lotto winning combination today at 9pm.

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

The following are the verified and up-to-date 6/42 Lotto result for May 18, 2021:

Draw:Lotto 6/42
Date:May 18, 2021
Offical Results (in any order): 02-26-20-07-22-32
Updated Jackpot Prize: PhP 6,569,841.20
Jackpot Winners Today: 0 Winner(s)

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

The lucky player who gets the 6/42 Lotto number combination above in any order grabs the jackpot prize tonight!

Lotto 6/42 is a game of six numbers from One (1) to Forty-Two (42). It was created in March 1995 and has since became one of the most popular lotteries in the country. Its jackpot, which starts at PhP 5.94 Million, grows draw after draw until a bettor matches all the six winning numbers in any order. The odds of winning the PCSO Lotto 6/42 jackpot prize are 1 in 5,245,786.

PCSO holds 6/42 Lotto draws every Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday except when a prior official announcement is made. Postponement of draws normally happens during major holidays.

PCSO is likewise conducting minor games in the country. Proceed here to access the EZ2 Result (2D Result), Swertres Result (3D Result), 4D Result, 6D Result and STL Result along with parimutuel 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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Latest Prizes for PCSO Lotto 6/42

Prizes in 6/42 Lotto are split proportionately to the winners of each prize tier. This is the reason why the minor prizes are most of the time lower than the standard amount.

The following are the prizes for 6/42 Lotto according to the PCSO:

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

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

Previous PCSO 6/42 Lotto Results and Jackpot Prize

Here are the 6/42 winning 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 27, 2024:
Lotto 6/42Winning NumbersJackpot
April 27, 202419-13-06-10-02-30Php 29.2 Million
April 25, 202408-14-41-37-31-35Php 24.8 Million
April 23, 202436-34-14-08-23-31Php 20.8 Million
April 20, 202426-39-40-31-29-14Php 17.3 Million
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

We update the list above regularly. It should indicate the 6/42 Lotto winning numbers past this article’s posting date.

This 6/42 Lotto Result History page also shows a detailed record of previous winning combinations announced by PCSO.

How to Play PCSO Lotto 6/42

Before proceeding, keep in mind that you must be at least 18 years old to play.

To play the 6/42 Lotto game, follow these detailed instructions:

  1. Go to an authorized PCSO lottery outlet and look for the PCSO Lotto 6/42 play slip.
  2. Pick a combination of six (6) numbers from one (1) to Forty-Two (42) in each column of the play slip.
  3. If you cannot think of any number combination, choose Lucky Pick (LP) to have the terminal generate the numbers for you.
  4. You can also increase your chances of winning using 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 multiple draws, mark the number of consecutive draws you want to join in the Draw panel.
  6. Pay the ticket price and get your generated ticket once done.
  7. Check the 6/42 Lotto Result right after the 9:00 pm live draw to know if you won a prize.

Each 6/42 Lotto combination costs PhP 20, inclusive of 20% Documentary Stamp Tax (DST).

Once done placing your bet, affix your signature at the back of your 6/42 Lotto ticket. Store it in a secure and dry place.

Do not iron, fold, wet or tamper with your PCSO Lotto 6/42 ticket. Tickets are heat-sensitive and they have to be machine-validated before you can claim your prize.

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 Rules to be Followed when Playing 6/42 Lotto

PCSO has implemented the regulations below to be observed by 6/42 Lotto players in the country.

  1. Make sure to wear face mask at all times. Players with no face mask will not be permitted to buy 6/42 Lotto tickets.
  2. Observe social distancing at all times while in the outlet.
  3. Use your own ball pen.
  4. Use the tray provided when handing out your play card and payment.
  5. Sanitize your hands before and after betting. Hand sanitizers or alcohols are available in the betting area.
  6. Put away your used bet slip and old tickets into the garbage can.

Lotto 6/42 System Plays – Learn How to Improve your Odds of Winning

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

If you want to try system bets, these are the options you can select from- System 5-Roll (System 5R), System 7, System 8, System 9, System 10, System 11 and System 12.

A total of seven (7) combinations are generated in System 7 because a bettor who marks this option would need to mark seven (7) numbers. In System 8, on the other hand, 28 combinations are produced because the bettor will have to mark a total of eight (8) numbers out of the numbers 1 to 42.

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

With regard to System 5R, a player chooses only five (5) numbers and—for the sixth number—pairs these off with each of the remaining thirty-seven (37) numbers, generating 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 ticket price is PhP 20 times the number of combinations created.

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

6/42 Lotto System Play
The PCSO Lotto 6/42 System Plays increases your odds of hitting the jackpot.

Latest Jackpot Prize of Major PCSO Draws

The following is a recap of the latest jackpot prize of the major lottery games of PCSO as of today, May 18, 2021.

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 6/5802-24-22-47-49-21Php 93.1 Million
Grand Lotto 6/5545-54-09-31-47-08Php 29.7 Million
Super Lotto 6/4947-11-36-29-21-38Php 31.9 Million
Mega Lotto 6/4536-25-40-11-10-42Php 8.9 Million
National Lotto 6/4219-13-06-10-02-30Php 29.2 Million

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

Along with Lotto 6/42, PCSO also facilitates today the draws for 2D Lotto (EZ2), 3D Lotto (Swertres), STL, 6D Lotto, Super Lotto 6/49, and Ultra Lotto 6/58.

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

How do I win a prize in 6/42 Lotto?

You win a prize by matching at least three (3) numbers of the winning Lotto 6/42 combination. The more matching numbers, the higher the prizes you will get.

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

If you got all the six (6) numbers correctly, you win the jackpot prize of no less than PhP 5.94 Million.

Increase your chances of winning using a system play. This option allows you to pick up to 12 numbers rather than just 6, thus generating a higher number of combinations.

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

The cost of tickets in system plays depend on the overall number of combinations created.

What are the lotto draws today, May 18, 2021?

The following are the PCSO games scheduled for today: 2D Lotto (EZ2), 3D Lotto (Swertres), STL, 6D Lotto, Lotto 6/42, Super Lotto 6/49, and Ultra Lotto 6/58.

Please check the complete daily schedule of PCSO lotto draws here.

Where can I see the official winning combination for 6/42 Lotto today?

You can see the updated 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.

Can I mark more than 6 numbers in the Lotto 6/42 play slip?

You can select more than 6 numbers by playing any of the system bets for 6/42 Lotto. 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 choose only 5 numbers using the System 5-Roll. 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 creates 7 combinations in all.

Do I win anything if I match only 2 numbers in 6/42 Lotto?

The following are the updated payout system for PCSO Lotto 6/42:

  • 6 of 6 numbers – Jackpot
  • 5 of 6 numbers – 24,000 Pesos
  • 4 of 6 numbers – 800 Pesos
  • 3 of 6 numbers – 100 Pesos

Getting one or two winning numbers has no corresponding prize.

Prizes 10,000 Pesos and below are exempted from the 20% tax imposed under the TRAIN Law.

Can I have my PCSO Lotto 6/42 ticket replaced after it was printed?

Lotto 6/42 tickets, once generated, can no longer be changed. Hence, bettors are advised to verify their tickets before leaving the lotto outlet. Bettors are responsible for checking the information printed on their tickets.

Will there be any lotto draw during Holy Week?

PCSO regularly suspends its lotto draws during major holidays such as December 25 (Christmas), January 1 (New Year), Maundy Thursday, Good Friday, Black Saturday, and Easter Sunday. In other special holidays such as December 24 (Christmas Eve) and December 31 (New Year’s Eve), PCSO adjusts its draw schedule in such a manner that all draws are completed early in the day.

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

To cancel or disregard a specific 6/42 Lotto number combination, 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 6/42 Lotto entry that has been processed by the terminal can no longer be canceled or voided.

How do I claim my Lotto 6/42 Prize?

Are you one of today’s Lotto 6/42 winners? Congratulations!

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

Prizes above PhP 5,000 but not exceeding PhP 20,000 can be claimed at the nearest PCSO branch office.

Prizes 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 complete guide on how to claim your Lotto winnings.

PCSO Official Announcements & Press Statements

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

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

July 20, 2020– PCSO annouced the resumption of its lotto operations starting August 4, 2020 after months-long suspension due to COVID-19 pandemic.

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

See more updates and other official announcements from the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office on our Lotto News section.

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.

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

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