6/45 LOTTO RESULT December 31, 2021 – PCSO Results

6/45 Lotto Result December 31, 2021 – The Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) released the official and latest 6/45 Megalotto winning numbers today at 2pm.

6/45 lotto result today is updated here after the actual draw.

These are the verified and up-to-date 6/45 Lotto result for December 31, 2021:

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

You take home the million peso jackpot prize tonight if you get all the six 6/45 Lotto winning numbers above in any order!

6/45 Lotto is one of the popular parimutuel lottery draws from PCSO since its creation in 1997. Its starting jackpot is PhP 8.9 Million. This amount gets larger and larger until someone grabs the jackpot. In Mega Lotto 6/45, the odds of hitting the jackpot prize are 1 in 8,145,060.

Mega Lotto 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 three times per day. View 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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Updated Prizes for Mega Lotto 6/45

Prizes in Megalotto 6/45 are split proportionately to the winners of each prize tier. This is the reason why the minor prizes are sometimes lower than the standard amount.

The following are the latest prizes for 6/45 Mega Lotto according to the PCSO:

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

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

Previous PCSO 6/45 Lotto Results and Jackpot Prize

Check the list below comprised of the 6/45 winning combination for the previous seven draws.

We regularly modify the list above after the article is published to show the most recent Megalotto winning combination.

Proceed to our 6/45 Lotto Result History page for a detailed compilation of past winning combinations from PCSO.

How to Play Megalotto 6/45

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

Here’s how you can play the Megalotto:

1. Go to any PCSO-authorized lottery agent and look for the Mega Lotto 6/45 bet slip.
2. Select six (6) numbers between 1 to 45. These numbers will be your 6/45 Lotto combination.
3. If you cannot think of any number combination, mark the Lucky Pick (LP) to let the system automatically select the number combination for you.
4. You can also pick up to twelve (12) numbers using the 6/45 Lotto System Play to raise your chances of hitting the jackpot.
5. For multiple draws, choose the number of succeeding draws you want to play in the Draw panel.
6. Pay the ticket price and get your generated ticket once done.
7. Check the 6/45 Lotto Result after the 2pm live draw to verify if your ticket matches the winning combination.

Each 6/45 Megalotto combination costs PhP 20. If you played any of the System Bets, the total play amount would range from PhP 140 to PhP 18,480, depending on the overall number of combinations generated. The ticket price includes a 20% Documentary Stamp Tax (DST).

Once done placing your bet, affix your signature at the back of your 6/45 Megalotto ticket. Store it in a safe and dry place.

Do not iron, fold, soak in water or write anything on your Megalotto ticket except the portion designated for your signature. Tickets have to be machine-validated when claiming prizes.

Megalotto 6/45 give players three chances per week to become a MILLIONAIRE! Every MONDAY, WEDNESDAY and FRIDAY.

Important Guidelines to be Followed by Bettors when Playing Lotto 6/45

In light of the on-going pandemic, 6/45 Lotto enthusiasts must observe the following rules and regulations imposed at all PCSO outlets when purchasing tickets to ensure that the minimum health and safety standards are met.

1. Always wear your face mask. Players with no face mask will not be allowed to buy 6/45 Lotto tickets.
2. Observe physical distancing when placing 6/45 Lotto bets.
3. Use your own pen to minimize the risk of catching the virus.
4. Use the money tray to minimize physical contact.
5. Apply sanitizers or alcohols before leaving the outlet.
6. Put away your used betting card and old tickets into the trash can.

Mega Lotto 6/45 System Bets – Ways to Improve the Odds of Winning the Jackpot

6/45 Lotto System Bets allow players to pick more than the typical six (6) numbers per draw, thereby increasing their chances of winning the jackpot.

The system plays available in 6/45 Lotto are System 7, System 8, System 9, System 10, System 11, System 12 and System 5-Roll (System 5R).

With System 7, a player selects seven (7) numbers which generates a total of seven (7) combinations. In System 8, the bettor chooses eight (8) numbers, creating a total of 28 combinations.

To sum up, more and more number combinations are generated as the selected numbers increase. This same rule applies to the rest of the remaining system plays.

In System 5R, you only need to select five (5) numbers instead of the regular six-number combination. The remaining unselected numbers in the play slip (40 in all) will be matched with the 5 numbers you picked, thus creating 40 six-number combinations in total.

Keep in mind that your total ticket cost will be much higher in system plays because of the higher number of combinations you will bet on. The total ticket cost shall be PhP 20 times the number of combinations created.

Refer to the table below for more information on overall ticket cost for each Megalotto 6/45 system play.

Latest Jackpot Prize of Major PCSO Draws

The following are the up-to-date jackpot prize of the major lotto games of PCSO as of today, December 31, 2021.

Note: The table above is modified on a daily basis and should show the most recent daily jackpot prizes beyond this article’s posting time.

In addition to Mega Lotto 6/45, PCSO also conducts 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 do I win a prize in 6/45 Mega Lotto?

You win a prize in Megalotto 6/45 by matching at least three (3) drawn numbers in any order. Higher prizes awaits those who will get four (4), five (5) or six (6) winning numbers.

Matching three (3) of the winning combination wins you PhP 30, four (4) matching numbers wins you a prize equal to PhP 1,000 while five (5) numbers wins you a prize equal to PhP 32,000.

If you got all the winning numbers, you win the jackpot prize which starts at PhP 8.9 Million.

You can increase your odds of winning the jackpot by selecting 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.

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

What are the PCSO lotto draws for today, December 31, 2021?

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 new daily schedule of PCSO lotto draws here.

Where to find the latest Lotto 6/45 result 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.

Is it possible to select more than 6 numbers in Mega Lotto 6/45?

You can select more than 6 numbers by playing any of the system bets for Lotto 6/45. 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 5-Roll. Please remember that the total number of combinations is considered when calculating the total ticket cost.

For example, a System 7 play costs PhP 140 because it generates 7 combinations in all.

What is SYS 5-Roll in Lotto 6/45?

System 5R (5-Roll) is the 6/45 Megalotto system play that lets the bettor to select only five (5) numbers instead of the typical 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 chosen.

This produces a total of 40 combinations and guarantees 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, simply pick your preferred 5-number combination and then mark 5R in the SYS panel of the 6/45 Lotto playing card.

What is Documentary Stamps Tax?

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

PCSO started adding 20% DST on the prices of its tickets when the law came into force in 2018. Accordingly, 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 6/45 Lotto tickets went up from PhP 20 to PhP 24.

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

What is SYS 11 in Lotto 6/45?

System 11 allows you to select a eleven (11) number combination instead of the regular combination comprised of six (6) numbers. This type of 6/45 Megalotto system play creates a total of 462 combinations and costs PhP 9,240 (Php 20 x 462 combinations).

To play System 11, simply choose your preferred 11-number combination and then mark the number 11 in the SYS panel of the 6/45 Lotto playing card.

Can I have my Mega Lotto 6/45 ticket replaced after it was printed?

Lotto 6/45 tickets, once printed, can no longer be changed. Hence, players are advised to verify their tickets before leaving the outlet. Bettors are responsible for checking the information printed on their tickets.

Where do I go to claim my 6/45 Mega Lotto Prize?

Are you one of today’s 6/45 Mega Lotto winners? Congratulations!

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

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

Lotto 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.

See this page for a more exact guide on how to claim your Lotto prize.

PCSO Official Announcements & Press Statements

March 10, 2021– PCSO alerts the betting public against buying tickets from alleged PCSO employees through a supposed ‘online’ betting system. The agency states it has no such platform yet in place that will cater to such transactions.

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

July 20, 2020– PCSO resumes its lotto operations on August 4, 2020 after suspending it for seveal months 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.

Get more updates and other press releases from the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office on our Lotto News section.

PCSO Medical/Financial Assistance Program

Individuals requiring 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 confinement, chemotherapy, dialysis and medicine costs.

Go here for detailed procedure in availing financial help through this program.

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