How to claim your prize
Prizes up to ₱10,000 are paid at any lotto outlet, larger prizes at a PCSO branch, and anything above ₱300,000 including jackpots at the PCSO Main Office in Mandaluyong. Bring the signed ticket and two IDs, and claim within one year of the draw.
| Prize | Where to claim | Tax |
|---|---|---|
| ₱20 to ₱10,000 | Any authorised lotto outlet, or a PCSO branch office. | No tax. Prizes up to ₱10,000 are tax free. |
| ₱10,001 to ₱300,000 | A PCSO branch office, or the Main Office. | 20% final tax is deducted before payout. |
| ₱300,001 and above, including all jackpots | PCSO Main Office only: 2nd Floor, Sun Plaza Building, 1507 Princeton Street corner Shaw Boulevard, Mandaluyong City. | 20% final tax is deducted. Jackpots are paid by cheque after validation. |
What to bring
- The original ticket, undamaged, with the barcode readable.
- Your signature on the back of the ticket.
- Two valid government-issued IDs.
- Your TIN, for prizes that are taxed.
Deadlines and rules
- Claim within one year of the draw date. Unclaimed prizes go to the PCSO charity fund.
- You must be 18 or older to buy a ticket or claim a prize.
- A damaged or unreadable ticket can be refused. Keep it flat, dry and out of the sun.
Watch out for scams
PCSO never tells winners by text message, phone call or social media direct message. Nobody legitimate will ask you to send money or load to release a prize.
There is currently no legal way to buy PCSO tickets online. The PCSO e-Lotto platform was suspended in July 2024 and its operator withdrew from the project in February 2026. Any site offering to sell you a ticket is not authorised.
Common questions
Where do I claim a lotto prize in the Philippines?
Prizes up to ₱10,000 are paid at any authorised lotto outlet. ₱10,001 to ₱300,000 at a PCSO branch office. Above ₱300,000, including every jackpot, only at the PCSO Main Office in Mandaluyong City.
How much tax is deducted from a lotto prize?
20% final tax on any prize above ₱10,000, deducted before payout. Prizes of ₱10,000 and below are paid in full.
How long do I have to claim?
One year from the draw date. After that the prize goes to the PCSO charity fund.
What do I bring to claim a prize?
The original, undamaged ticket signed on the back, two valid government IDs, and your TIN for taxed prizes.