6/45 LOTTO RESULT Today, Friday, August 5, 2022 – PCSO Lotto

6/45 Lotto Result August 5, 2022 – The Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) today announced the official and latest 6/45 Mega Lotto winning combination at 9pm.

Updates of the 6/45 lotto result today are refreshed below as the actual draw happens.

The following are the verified and complete 6/45 Megalotto result for August 5, 2022:

Draw:Megalotto 6/45
Date:August 5, 2022
Winning Combination (in any order): 18-31-28-13-23-30
Updated Jackpot Prize: PhP 33,960,195.20
Jackpot Winners Today: 0 Winner(s)

Refresh this page to get updated results or proceed to our 6/45 Lotto Result History page for previous results or here for other lotto result today.

If you match the 6/45 Lotto number combination above in any order, you take home the million peso jackpot prize tonight!

Mega Lotto is one of the jackpot-bearing lotto facilitated by PCSO. It is one of the oldest of all lottery draws of PCSO and has been hugely popular among the public since its launch in 1997. Its jackpot starts at PhP 8.9 Million. The chances of hitting the 6/45 Lotto jackpot are 1 in 8,145,060.

Live Megalotto 6/45 draws take place every Monday, Wednesday and Friday except when draws are suspended by PCSO due to a major public holiday.

PCSO likewise holds fixed-prize games in the country. View the EZ2 Result (2D Result), Swertres Result (3D Result), 4D Result, 6D Result and STL Result as well as the five parimutuel 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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Updated 6/45 Mega Lotto Prizes

The prize that each winner receives depend on the aggregate number of winners as well as gross sales. PCSO uses a payout system for Mega Lotto based on this pari mutuel wagering computation.

Below are the different prizes for each tier of the 6/45 Megalotto payout structure:

  • If you matched six (6) numbers of the winning number combination in any order, you hit the jackpot for Megalotto 6/45. Its initial jackpot begins at PhP 8,910,000.
  • If you got five (5) numbers of the winning combination, you get a fixed prize worth PhP 32,000.
  • In case you got four (4) of the six (6) numbers drawn, you win a fixed amount worth PhP 1,000.
  • In case you matched three (3) of the six (6) winning numbers, you receive PhP 30.

All PCSO prizes above PhP 10,000 are taxed at a rate of 20%.

Past PCSO 6/45 Lotto Results and Jackpot Prize

See the table below comprised of the 6/45 winning combination for the previous seven draws.

6/45 Lotto Result Summary (Past 7 Draws) Here is a summary/history of 6/45 Megalotto results and jackpot prizes updated as of April 22, 2024:
Lotto 6/45 DrawWinning NumbersJackpot
April 22, 202433-17-40-09-42-20Php 46 Million
April 19, 202406-30-16-15-24-03Php 40.4 Million
April 17, 202428-39-29-31-34-17Php 35.7 Million
April 15, 202417-26-35-30-42-07Php 30.6 Million
April 12, 202408-30-04-06-11-10Php 25.8 Million
April 10, 202413-31-09-44-33-18Php 21.6 Million
April 8, 202431-14-17-06-05-20Php 17.9 Million

We regularly update the table above after the article is published to indicate the latest Megalotto 6/45 results.

This 6/45 Lotto Result History page also contains a complete summary of previous winning combinations from PCSO.

How to Play Megalotto 6/45

Before proceeding, remember that PCSO only allows persons 18 years old and above to play.

Follow these complete steps to learn how to play this PCSO lotto game:

  1. Go to the nearest authorized PCSO lottery agent and grab a bet card with Mega Lotto 6/45 logo.
  2. Pick your 6/45 number combination by marking six (6) out of numbers 1 to 45.
  3. If you can’t think of any number combination, choose Lucky Pick (LP) to let the system choose the numbers for you.
  4. You can also improve your chances of winning using the 6/45 Lotto System Play. With this option, you can pick more than the usual six (6) numbers thus increasing your total number combinations.
  5. For multiple draws, mark the number of succeeding draws you want to play in the Draw panel.
  6. Hand over your play slip and corresponding payment to the teller and get your ticket after it is printed.
  7. View the 6/45 Lotto Result right after the 9pm live draw to verify if your ticket matches the winning combination.

Mega Lotto 6/45 ticket costs PhP 20 per number combination. This amount is inclusive of 20% Documentary Stamp Tax (DST).

Make sure to sign the back portion of the your Megalotto 6/45 ticket after placing your bet and to store the ticket in a secure and dry place.

Your Megalotto 6/45 ticket needs to be machine-validated before you can claim your prize. Hence, do not tamper with, wet, fold or iron your ticket.

You can even play your selected numbers up to six consecutive draws in advance by marking the preferred number of draws in DRAW column on the playslip. If an error is made, mark the VOID box to indicate that the board is cancelled.

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Important PCSO Rules to be Followed when Playing 6/45 Lotto

In light of the on-going pandemic, 6/45 Lotto players must abide by the following rules and regulations imposed at all PCSO lotto outlets when buying tickets to ensure that the minimum health and safety protocols are met.

  1. Always wear your face mask. Players without face mask will not be allowed to play 6/45 Lotto.
  2. Follow social distancing at all times while in the outlet.
  3. Bring your own pen to reduce the risk of catching the virus.
  4. Use the money tray to minimize contact.
  5. Sanitize your hands before and after betting. Hand sanitizers or alcohols are available in the betting area.
  6. Avoid littering and throw away used play card or non-winning tickets in the trash cans.

Mega Lotto 6/45 System Plays – How to Increase the Odds of Winning

You can improve your chances of winning the jackpot through 6/45 Lotto System Bets. This advanced option allows you to pick more than the usual six (6) numbers and creates numerous combinations of your chosen numbers.

These are the choices 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 marks seven (7) numbers which generates a total of seven (7) combinations. In System 8, the player selects eight (8) numbers, producing a total of 28 combinations.

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

In the case of System 5R, the player will only have to pick five (5) numbers. The remaining (unselected) 40 numbers will be partnered with the 5 picked numbers. This generates a total of 40 six-number combinations.

Remember that your overall ticket cost will be much higher in system bets because of the higher number of combinations you will place your bet on. The total ticket cost shall be PhP 20 multiplied by the number of combinations created.

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

6/45 Lotto System Play
The Mega Lotto 6/45 System Bets increases your odds of winning the jackpot.

Latest Jackpot Prize of Major PCSO Draws

The following are the updated jackpot prize of the major lotto draws of PCSO as of today, August 5, 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 6/5831-07-48-15-45-47Php 87.6 Million
Grand Lotto 6/5551-09-47-41-40-04Php 29.7 Million
Super Lotto 6/4942-02-44-24-14-16Php 28 Million
Mega Lotto 6/4533-17-40-09-42-20Php 46 Million
National Lotto 6/4236-34-14-08-23-31Php 20.8 Million

Note: The list above is updated on a regular basis and should illustrate the latest daily jackpot prizes past this article’s posting time.

Apart from Mega Lotto 6/45, PCSO also operates today the draws for 2D Lotto (EZ2), 3D Lotto (Swertres), STL, 4D Lotto, and Ultra Lotto 6/58.

Lotto 6/45 FAQs – All Questions about Mega Lotto Answered here

How can I win prizes in Mega Lotto 6/45?

In Mega Lotto 6/45, you win a prize by getting at least three (3) out of the six (6) drawn numbers. More matching number means bigger prizes for you.

If you match three (3) out of the six (6) drawn numbers, you get PhP 30, four (4) out of six (6) wins you a prize worth PhP 1,000 while five (5) out of six (6) gives you a fixed amount equal to PhP 32,000.

If you match all the numbers, you win the jackpot prize which begins at PhP 8.9 Million.

Increase your chances of winning using a system play. This option allows you to mark up to 12 numbers instead of just 6, thereby producing 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 draws to be held by PCSO today, August 5, 2022?

These are the PCSO games slated for today: 2D Lotto (EZ2), 3D Lotto (Swertres), STL, 4D Lotto, Mega Lotto 6/45, and Ultra Lotto 6/58.

Please see the detailed daily schedule of PCSO lotto draws here.

Where can I see the official winning combination for 6/45 Mega Lotto today?

You can get the updated 6/45 Lotto result today here, or through our online social media pages in Facebook, Twitter and Youtube. You can also watch the draws live at PTV Channel 4.

What is the price of an Mega Lotto 6/45 ticket?

A player can buy the Mega Lotto ticket for 20 Pesos per combination at the nearest authorized PCSO lotto outlet. This amount is inclusive of the Documentary Stamp Tax (DST).

What does DST stand for?

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

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

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

How do I Play Mega Lotto 6/45 System 5-Roll?

System 5R (5-Roll) is the Lotto 6/45 system bet that lets the player to select only five (5) numbers instead of the default 6 number combination.

To complete the combination, the system automatically pairs each of the remaining 40 “unselected” numbers in the bet slip to the five numbers you already picked.

This produces a total of 40 combinations and ensures that you will get at least one (1) winning number in your combinations.

System 5R costs Php 800 (Php 20 x 40).

To play System 5-Roll, just select your preferred 5-number combination and then mark 5R in the SYS panel of the 6/45 Lotto playing card.

How many combinations are there in System 12 for 6/45 Mega Lotto?

System 12 is the 6/45 Megalotto system bet that lets players to pick a total of twelve (12) numbers instead of the regular six (6) numbers. This play type produces 924 combinations in all and costs PhP 18,480 (Php 20 x 924 combinations).

To play System 12, just pick your preferred 12-number combination and then mark the number 12 in the SYS section of the 6/45 Lotto bet slip.

Are Mega Lotto 6/45 Prizes subject to tax?

6/45 Lotto winnings exceeding PhP 10,000 are subject to the 20% tax as mandated by the TRAIN Act.

6/45 Lotto winnings PhP 10,000 or lower are tax-free.

How do I claim my Lotto 6/45 Prize?

Are you one of today’s Megalotto winners? Congratulations!

To claim 6/45 Megalotto winnings below PhP 5,000, go to the nearest authorized lotto outlet or PCSO branch and present your winning ticket.

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

Lotto prizes 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 to see how you can claim your winnings.

PCSO Official Announcements & Press Statements

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

January 6, 2021– PCSO announces the resumption of 4-Digit and 6-Digit Lotto draws.

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

July 18, 2020– PCSO announces the return of the PhP 20 ticket price of its major lotto games. Prices were previously raised to PhP 24 after the TRAIN Law took effect.

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

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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