It's the second-hardest PCSO lotto, after Ultra Lotto 6/58. The minimum jackpot is big, but there are almost 29 million possible combinations. Grand Lotto 6/55 is a PCSO game, not PAGCOR. If you're new to lotto, read our PCSO lotto guide first.
How to play
- Go to an authorized PCSO lotto outlet. This is the legal way. Check the official PCSO website for any other official channels.
- Pick 6 numbers from 1 to 55. You can choose them yourself, or use lucky pick (the system chooses).
- Pay and take your ticket. Check the numbers and date right away.
- Keep the ticket safe. You need the ticket itself to claim.
To win the jackpot, all six numbers must match. The order doesn't matter. You must be 18 or older to bet, according to PCSO. SugarFun itself is for ages 21 and over only.
Price and draw schedule
| Detail | Grand Lotto 6/55 |
|---|---|
| Number range | 1 to 55, pick 6 |
| Price per bet | ₱25 (from Feb. 1, 2026; previously ₱20) |
| Draw days | Monday, Wednesday and Saturday |
| Draw time | 9:00 PM, according to reports (confirm with PCSO) |
| Minimum jackpot | ₱45 million (previously ₱30 million) |
Price and minimum jackpot: PCSO announcement reported by Philstar and GMA News (Jan. 30, 2026). Draw days: match the Inquirer's draw list. The 9:00 PM time comes from a third-party site, so it isn't verified yet.
Prize tiers and odds
The odds are exact math. Some prizes aren't verified yet.
| Numbers matched | Prize | Odds per bet |
|---|---|---|
| 6 (jackpot) | Minimum ₱45 million; grows when nobody wins | 1 in 28,989,675 |
| 5 | Exact amount not yet verified (see below) | 1 in 98,604 |
| 4 | Exact amount not yet verified (see below) | 1 in 1,643 |
| 3 | Not yet verified | 1 in 78.7 |
Why "not yet verified"? According to a PCSO statement reported by GMA News, the Grand Lotto 6/55 consolation prize is "up to" ₱1.4M for 5 numbers and ₱1.3M for 4 numbers. But Philstar says "minimum of P1 million" for 4 numbers. The two contradict each other. For 3 numbers, a third-party site reports ₱60, but we haven't confirmed this with PCSO yet.
The odds of winning any prize (3 to 6 matches) are about 1 in 75.0 per bet.
How the odds are calculated
We use combinations here because order doesn't matter. C(n, k) means "how many ways to choose k from n."
- All possible tickets: C(55,6) = (55 × 54 × 53 × 52 × 51 × 50) ÷ 720 = 20,872,566,000 ÷ 720 = 28,989,675.
- 6 matches: just 1 combination. Odds: 1 in 28,989,675.
- 5 matches: C(6,5) × C(49,1) = 6 × 49 = 294 ways. 28,989,675 ÷ 294 = 1 in 98,604.
- 4 matches: C(6,4) × C(49,2) = 15 × 1,176 = 17,640 ways. 28,989,675 ÷ 17,640 = 1 in 1,643.
- 3 matches: C(6,3) × C(49,3) = 20 × 18,424 = 368,480 ways. 28,989,675 ÷ 368,480 = 1 in 78.7.
A real-life example: if you buy one ticket every draw, 3 times a week, for 50 years, that's about 7,800 tickets. Your chance of hitting the jackpot even once is only about 0.03%. Only three numbers separate this from 6/58 (55 vs 58), but the effect on the odds is still big: there are about 28% fewer combinations here. It's still hard. At one ticket per draw, that's only about 156 tickets a year. To compare all the games, see our lotto odds guide or the Ultra Lotto 6/58 guide.
Lucky pick vs your own numbers
The odds are the same. A lucky pick is a random combination; your own numbers are also just one combination. Each is 1 in 28,989,675.
One small difference: many people pick birthdays (1 to 31). If a combination like that wins, you're more likely to share the prize. The odds of winning don't change. Neither one is "luckier."
Myths to forget
- "Hot numbers" and "cold numbers." Each draw is independent. The balls have no memory. A number that came out yesterday has the same chance today.
- "Nobody has won in a long time, so it's close." No. The jackpot grows, but the odds per draw stay the same: 1 in 28,989,675.
- "There's a system or pattern to win." No pattern raises the odds of a single ticket.
- "More tickets means a sure win." Each extra ticket adds only 1 in 28,989,675. Ten tickets cost ₱250 for a 10 in 28,989,675 chance.
How to claim
According to the LottoMatik FAQ (a PCSO sales channel), prizes of ₱10,000 and below can be paid by an authorized agent, and higher ones at a PCSO branch. The jackpot is claimed in person at the PCSO main office, according to Philstar. Also reported: 2 valid IDs, a signature on the back of the ticket, and 1 year from the draw date to claim.
Tax: under the TRAIN Law (RA 10963), PCSO and lotto winnings above ₱10,000 are subject to a 20% final tax. ₱10,000 and below is exempt. The full process is in our how to claim guide.
If it's not fun anymore
Open 24/7. Free and confidential. It's a national helpline, so you can call even if your problem is lotto, not casino. Family members can call too.
For more ways to stay in control, read Laro Nang Tama.
FAQ
How much is one bet on Grand Lotto 6/55?
₱25 per combination from Feb. 1, 2026, according to a PCSO announcement reported by Philstar and GMA News. It used to be ₱20.
What are the odds of winning the Grand Lotto 6/55 jackpot?
1 in 28,989,675 per bet. That's C(55,6), or the number of all possible combinations of 6 numbers from 1 to 55.
When is the Grand Lotto 6/55 draw?
Every Monday, Wednesday and Saturday. According to reports, the draw is at 9:00 PM, but confirm this on PCSO's official website.
Are the odds better with lucky pick?
No. Lucky pick and your own numbers have the same odds: 1 in 28,989,675 per bet. Each draw is independent.
Where do you claim the jackpot, and is it taxed?
It's claimed in person at the PCSO main office, and you have 1 year from the draw date. Winnings above ₱10,000 are subject to a 20% final tax under the TRAIN Law.
Sources
- Philstar, Lotto ticket prices now P25 (Jan. 30, 2026; ₱25 per bet, new minimum jackpots, 4-number prize)
- GMA News, PCSO: Taya sa lotto, ₱25 na simula sa Feb. 1, 2026 (Jan. 30, 2026; minimum jackpots and consolation prizes according to PCSO)
- Inquirer, Lotto Results (PCSO) (list of draws by date, used to check the draw days)
- The Summit Express, PCSO Lotto Result Today September 5, 2026 (9:00 PM draw time, 1-year claim period, 2 valid IDs; third-party site)
- The Summit Express, PCSO Lotto Result Today May 25, 2026 Summary (reported 3-number prizes; third-party site)
- LottoMatik (PCSO sales channel by DFNN), FAQ (prizes of ₱10,000 and below are paid by the agent; higher ones at a PCSO branch)
- Philstar, PCSO: No multiple winner of lotto jackpots (Mar. 14, 2024; jackpot winners must personally appear at PCSO main office)
- Philstar, Ultra Lotto 6/58 jackpot now P1 billion (Oct. 9, 2018; PCSO: the age requirement is 18 years old)
- Lawphil, Republic Act No. 10963 (TRAIN Law) (Sec. 24(B)(1): 20% final tax; PCSO and lotto winnings of ₱10,000 or less are exempt)
Kassandra Marcos is SugarFun's lead reviewer. She checks every site against PAGCOR's official list and writes our game and responsible gaming guides. How we test