With the launch of its online platform, “E-Lotto,” last December 2023, the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) Lotto is now much more readily available to Filipinos. The PCSO E-Lotto is the online version of the traditional lottery game that players used to play in physical locations.
This e-version plan has already been revealed by the PCSO in September 2020, during the peak of the pandemic. The goal is not only to provide more accessibility, but strives to meet people’s demands for gaming products, as well as to both raise and maintain PCSO funding for charitable projects.
Without any more delay, let’s get into it! We have compiled the things you need to know about the E-Lotto app.
How to register account on PCSO E-Lotto?
You can register an account on the E-Lotto either through the official website or by using the app. Please note that you must be 18 years old and above to register, with a registered SIM card in the Philippines.
Note: PCSO announced that the E-Lotto app and website are only accessible within the Philippines. The app is currently available for download on Google Play.
- Open the E-Lotto page through the official PCSO website or by downloading their official application. You can scan the QR code above for the app.
- Click Login/Register.
- Click “Register Account” to create your user account.
- Read the terms & conditions and select “I agree” in order to proceed.
- Complete the mobile tab. Enter your Phone Number and select “Send” button to receive the OTP.
- Enter the OTP you received.
- Input the PIN you want to access your account, then confirm PIN.
- Provide additional information including your Full Name, Gender, Birthday and E-Mail address.
- Once completed and submitted, proceed to the Know Your Customer (KYC) Verification. This portion is needed to ensure the security of your account and to comply with regulatory requirements. Users are required to upload a copy of valid ID under Account > Security Center > KYC settings.
Once your registration is done, you will have to link your electronic wallet/s (e-wallet) to the E-Lotto mobile application if you wish to buy lotto ticket or receive prizes online.
Note: GCash is one of the available payment options. Talks about including other third-party payments, like banks and e-wallets, are also under progress.
The following is a list of accepted IDs for the KYC Verification:
- UM ID
- TIN ID
- SSS ID
- Driver License
- Passport
- Voter’s ID
- Postal ID
- Senior Citizen Card
- Professional Regulations Commission ID
- Barangay Certification (with photo)
- Alien Certificate of Registration
- Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA) ID
- Overseas Filipino Worker (OFW) ID
- National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) Clearance
- Police Clearance Certificate
- Philhealth ID
- Seaman’s Book
- Firearm’s License issued by the Philippine National Police
- Integrated Bar of the Philippines ID
- National ID
How to buy PCSO Lotto tickets?
Tickets for the PCSO lottery can be purchased online or at licensed lottery outlets throughout the country. Major lottery tickets still cost Php 20 for each combination, which includes 20% DST (documentary stamp tax).
Where to check lotto results?
You may see the lottery results online at thesummitexpress.com or at pcsolotto.ph, both in real time and every day.
Additionally, bettors may watch the official drawings live on PCSO’s official Facebook and YouTube pages. Not only that, as the PCSO website also provides a history of the most recent draws, official results (cotejo), as well as a summary of the lottery outcomes.
How to play
There are 9 lottery games you can choose from:
- 2D Lotto
- 3D Lotto
- 4D Lotto
- Lotto 6/42
- Mega lotto 6/45
- Super lotto 6/49
- Grand lotto 6/55
- Ultra lotto 6/58
You can visit the PCSO website page to view the mechanics of every game.
- Select the lottery game you wish to play from the app/website’s menu.
- Choose your preferred numbers for the “lucky pick” option for random generated numbers.
- Input the number of draws you want to participate in.
- Confirm your entries, then you can proceed with the payment.
Here are the accepted payment methods:
- Credit/debit cards: Visa and Mastercard are commonly accepted
- E-Wallets: GCash and Maya
- Over-the-counter (OTC) payments at authorized retail outlets/banks
How to claim prizes?
- Login to your PCSO E-Lotto account.
- Navigate to the claim prize section.
- Provide all necessary info, including your winning ticket details.
- Follow the instructions for prize verification and claim processing. You may claim or cash out your prizes up to PHP 300,000.00 within the E-Lotto app.
Prizes for the lottery jackpot can be collected at the PCSO main office, which can be found at 605 Conservatory Bldg., Shaw Blvd. Mandaluyong City, corner of Priceton Street. For verification, you will have to bring two (2) valid IDs.
Please note that according to TRAIN Law, the jackpot reward is subject to a 20% tax. Additionally, the PCSO dealer where the winning ticket was purchased will get a 1% commission.
That’s it for the things you need to know about the PCSO E-Lotto. For more information, you can visit the official website of PCSO.
