How to Claim a PCSO Lotto Prize
Claim small prizes (₱20 to ₱10,000) at any lotto outlet, mid-size prizes (up to ₱300,000) at a PCSO branch office, and anything larger, including the jackpot, at the PCSO Main Office. Bring the signed ticket and two valid IDs, and claim within one year of the draw. Prizes above ₱10,000 pay a 20% tax.
Where to claim, by prize amount
| Prize | Where to claim |
|---|---|
| ₱20 – ₱10,000 | Any authorized lotto outlet or a PCSO branch office |
| ₱10,001 – ₱300,000 | A PCSO branch office or the PCSO Main Office |
| ₱300,001 and up | The PCSO Main Office only (Mandaluyong City), including the jackpot |
What to bring
- Write your name and sign the back of the winning ticket.
- Bring the original ticket in good condition. A torn, wet or defaced ticket may fail validation.
- Bring two valid government IDs.
- If someone claims for you, they need a special power of attorney (SPA) and their own IDs.
Claim deadline
One year from the date of the draw. Unclaimed prizes are forfeited and go to the PCSO charity fund.
Tax on lotto prizes
Prizes above ₱10,000 are subject to a 20% final tax (TRAIN Law (Republic Act No. 10963); BIR Revenue Regulations No. 21-2025). Prizes of ₱10,000 or less are tax-free. The 20% is shown on the whole prize, which is how the PCSO describes it. Confirm the exact amount with PCSO when you claim.
Step by step
- Sign the back of your ticket and write your name as soon as you buy it.
- Check the result and the prize amount for your bet.
- Find where to claim: outlets pay small prizes, PCSO branch offices pay mid-size prizes, and the PCSO Main Office pays large prizes and the jackpot.
- Bring the ticket and two valid IDs. A representative needs a special power of attorney.
- Expect the 20% final tax to be deducted from prizes above ₱10,000.
- Claim within one year of the draw date.
Basahin sa Taglish
May 20% final tax ang premyong lampas ₱10,000 ayon sa TRAIN Law. Walang tax ang premyong ₱10,000 pababa. Ang premyong ₱300,001 pataas hanggang jackpot ay kine-claim sa PCSO Main Office sa Mandaluyong City.
Questions
How much is the tax on lotto winnings in the Philippines?
Prizes above ₱10,000 pay a 20% final tax under the TRAIN Law. Prizes of ₱10,000 or less are tax-free.
Where do I claim a lotto jackpot?
Prizes from ₱300,001 up to the jackpot are claimed at the PCSO Main Office in Mandaluyong City.
How long do I have to claim a lotto prize?
One year from the date of the draw. Unclaimed prizes are forfeited and go to the PCSO charity fund.
Can someone else claim my prize?
Yes, with a special power of attorney signed by the winner, the signed ticket and valid IDs.
Mga tanong
Magkano ang tax sa panalo sa lotto?
May 20% final tax ang premyong lampas ₱10,000 ayon sa TRAIN Law. Walang tax ang premyong ₱10,000 pababa.
Saan kine-claim ang jackpot?
Ang premyong ₱300,001 pataas hanggang jackpot ay kine-claim sa PCSO Main Office sa Mandaluyong City.
Hanggang kailan puwedeng mag-claim?
Isang taon mula sa petsa ng draw. Ang hindi na-claim na premyo ay mapupunta sa charity fund ng PCSO.
Puwede bang ibang tao ang mag-claim ng premyo ko?
Oo, basta may special power of attorney na pinirmahan ng nanalo, kasama ang pirmadong ticket at valid ID.
Sources and last check
Rules last reviewed by a person on 2026-10-19. Sources are re-checked automatically after every 9 PM draw. Last automatic check: 2026-10-21.
- PCSO, Frequently Asked Questions official
- PwC Philippines Tax Alert No. 25 on BIR Revenue Regulations No. 21-2025
- GMA News, PCSO advice for lotto winners (June 2023)
- Wikipedia, Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office
This guide explains the rules in plain language. It is not legal or tax advice.