Scratch It
All About Scratch It
Scratch It is an instant lottery game operated by the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO). It involves scratching a play area on a ticket to reveal a winning symbol or pattern equivalent to a cash prize that is paid to the player immediately.
There are two (2) price points for ScratchIt tickets: P20 with prizes of up to P200,000 and P50 which can win up to P500,000!
To play, simply scratch off the play area on your ticket to reveal the symbols underneath. If you match three winning symbols in a row, you win the corresponding prize. The prize amount is printed on the right side of the ticket.
Some Scratch It games also have a bonus area. If you reveal a winning symbol in the bonus area, you can multiply your prize by the number indicated. For example, if you win P100 and reveal a “3x” symbol in the bonus area, you win P300 instead.
Scratch It tickets can be purchased from any authorized PCSO retailer. You must be 18 years of age or older to play.
Here are some tips for playing PCSO Scratch It:
- Choose a game that has the prizes you are interested in.
- Read the game instructions carefully before you start playing.
- Be sure to scratch off the entire play area.
- Check your ticket carefully for any winning symbols.
- If you win a prize, redeem your ticket at an authorized PCSO retailer as soon as possible.
Where to Buy Tickets
You can buy PCSO Scratch It tickets from any authorized PCSO retailer. These retailers can be found in most major cities and towns in the Philippines. Some common places to find authorized PCSO retailers include:
- Convenience stores (e.g., 7-Eleven, Mini Stop, Alfamart)
- Grocery stores (e.g., SM Markets, Robinsons Supermarkets, Puregold)
- Lotto outlets
- PCSO branch offices and main office
To find an authorized PCSO retailer near you, you can use the PCSO’s online store locator: https://manalotto.com/pcso-branches
When buying Scratch It tickets, be sure to ask the retailer for a receipt. This will protect your interests in case your ticket is lost or stolen.
Please note that PCSO Scratch It tickets cannot be purchased online.
How to Play
To play PCSO Scratch It, simply follow these steps:
- Purchase a Scratch It ticket from an authorized PCSO retailer.
- Scratch off the play area on your ticket to reveal the symbols underneath.
- Check the game instructions on the back of your ticket to see how to win.
- If you match three winning symbols in a row, you win the corresponding prize.
- The prize amount is printed on the right side of the ticket.
- Some Scratch It games also have a bonus area. If you reveal a winning symbol in the bonus area, you can multiply your prize by the number indicated. For example, if you win P100 and reveal a “3x” symbol in the bonus area, you win P300 instead.
- If you win a prize, redeem your ticket at an authorized PCSO retailer as soon as possible.
Here are some additional tips for playing PCSO Scratch It:
- Choose a game that has the prizes you are interested in.
- Read the game instructions carefully before you start playing.
- Be sure to scratch off the entire play area.
- Check your ticket carefully for any winning symbols.
- If you are unsure whether or not you have a winning ticket, you can ask a PCSO retailer for assistance.
Scratch it Prizes
The prizes available for PCSO Scratch It games vary depending on the game. However, the prizes typically range from P20 (balik-taya) to P500,000.
Here are some examples of the prizes available for popular Scratch It games:
- Go Bananas! (P20): P20, P50, P100, P200, P500, P1,000, P5,000, P10,000, P20,000, P50,000, P200,000
- Rake It In! (P20): P20, P50, P100, P200, P500, P1,000, P5,000, P10,000, P20,000, P50,000, P200,000
- Grab A Grand (P50): P50, P100, P200, P500, P1,000, P5,000, P10,000, P20,000, P50,000, P100,000, P500,000
Some Scratch It games also have a bonus area. If you reveal a winning symbol in the bonus area, you can multiply your prize by the number indicated. For example, if you win P100 and reveal a “3x” symbol in the bonus area, you win P300 instead.
You can find a complete list of the prizes available for each Scratch It game on the PCSO website: https://www.pcso.gov.ph/Games/ScratchIt.aspx
To redeem your Scratch It prize, simply go to any authorized PCSO retailer and present your winning ticket. If you win a prize of P10,000 or more, you will need to go to the PCSO branch office or main office to redeem your prize.
Please note that Scratch It prizes must be redeemed within one year of the game end date. After one year, the prize will expire and you will no longer be able to redeem it.
Products
- Cash Extravaganza
- Top Prize:
- 500,000
- Cost:
- 50
- Play Instructions:
- Match any of YOUR NUMBERS to any of the LUCKY NUMBERS to win the prize shown for that number.
- Bonus Box:
- Find a
, win 500 instantly! Find 
, win 5,000 instantly!
- Go Bananas
- Top Prize:
- 200,000
- Cost:
- 20
- Play Instructions:
- Match 3 like amounts, win that amount. Find in the BONUS panel a “2X” to DOUBLE, “3X” to TRIPLE or “4X” to QUADRUPLE the prize you have won!
- Red Hot 7’s
- Top Prize:
- 77,777
- Cost:
- 20
- Play Instructions:
- Get three 7’s in any row, column or diagonal to win the amount shown. You could win more than once!
- Money Tree
- Top Prize:
- 100,000
- Cost:
- 20
- Play Instructions:
- Scratch play area. Reveal 2 or 3 matching symbols in any order and win the prize shown in the “PRIZE LEGEND”! A set of matching symbols can only win one prize.
- Lucky Sheep
- Top Prize:
- 100,000
- Cost:
- 20
- Play Instructions:
- Find a YINYANG
, win 200 instantly! Find a CRACKER 
, win 1,000 instantly!
source: PCSO
Redemption Process
Prizes shall be paid to the holder of a winning ticket upon presentation and surrender of the same, provided that the face of the ticket shall be free from any mutilation, alteration, erasure or stain making any part thereof illegible and provided further that no court injunction restraining the PCSO to pay is received before payment.
PCSO
PCSO stands for Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office. It is a government agency that operates various lottery games, such as Lotto 6/49, Grand Lotto 6/55, Ultra Lotto 6/58, Mega Lotto 6/45, Powerball, 6/42, Keno, and Scratch It.
The PCSO was established in 1934 to raise funds for charitable purposes. The proceeds from PCSO games are used to fund various social welfare programs, such as medical and hospitalization assistance, educational scholarships, and livelihood projects.
The PCSO is a popular institution in the Philippines, and its games are played by millions of people every week. The PCSO has also produced many jackpot winners, some of whom have become instant millionaires.
Here are some of the benefits of playing PCSO games:
- The proceeds from PCSO games are used to fund various social welfare programs.
- PCSO games are relatively affordable, and tickets can be purchased from authorized PCSO retailers all over the country.
- PCSO games offer a variety of prizes, including jackpots that can reach millions of pesos.
- PCSO games are easy to play and offer a chance to win instant cash prizes.
PCSO E-lotto
PCSO e-lotto is a proposed online lottery system by the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO). It would allow bettors to place bets on lotto games through a mobile app or website. The system is still under development, and there is no timeline for its launch.
The PCSO Online Lottery has said that e-lotto would be more convenient for bettors, as they would not have to go to a physical lotto outlet to place their bets. It would also allow the PCSO to reach a wider audience of bettors, including those who live in remote areas or who have difficulty getting to a lotto outlet.
However, there are also concerns about the potential impact of e-lotto on minors and other vulnerable groups. Some critics have also argued that e-lotto would make it easier for people to gamble excessively.
In October 2023, the House of Representatives committee on games and amusement recommended the approval of a bill prohibiting online placing of bets for all lotto games. The bill is still awaiting approval by the full House of Representatives and the Senate.