STL Pares

STL Pares: Local Two-Number Game for Quick Daily Draws

STL Pares is a two-number game under PCSO’s Small Town Lottery (STL), operated by authorized local agents in specific provinces and cities. Instead of national games like 2D Lotto or Lotto 6/42, you bet on two numbers from 1 to 40 in region-based draws that run several times a day.

Key facts about STL Pares

• Operator: Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) via STL Authorized Agent Corporations (AACs).
• Game type: Local two-number draw, typically pick 2 numbers from 1 to 40.
• Minimum bet: Commonly ₱10 per combination; some operators allow higher bets that scale the prize.
• Typical top prize: Around ₱4,000 for a winning ₱10 combination (varies by STL operator, but this figure is widely cited in Pares result guides).
• Draw schedule:
  • Visayas: usually 10:30 AM, 3:00 PM, and 7:00 PM.​
  • Mindanao: usually 10:30 AM, 3:00 PM, and 8:00 PM.

These draws appear in STL result hubs like STL Result Today – Luzon, Visayas, Mindanao and STL Results Today, with separate panels for Pares, Swer2, and Swer3.

How STL Pares works

STL Pares follows STL implementing rules issued by PCSO, with game mechanics applied by local AACs. Core flow based on PCSO STL notes and STL Pares result pages:

• You select two numbers from 1 to 40, such as 07–19 or 25–25.
• The STL operator uses a single-chamber machine to draw one number from 1 to 40, then reloads or resets the chamber and draws the second number.
• To win, your combination must usually match the two drawn numbers in exact order, according to common STL Pares rule summaries.

Because STL is region-based, the game is available only in areas where PCSO has approved STL AACs, and each AAC operates under PCSO’s STL IRR and revised rules.

Prizes and example payouts

National PCSO payout charts focus on 2D, 3D, 4D, and major lotto games, but STL Pares guides and result trackers provide typical local payout patterns.

From STL Pares Result – PCSO Lotto Results and STL Lotto Results – Small Town Lottery explainers:

• A ₱10 bet on a winning STL Pares combination often pays around ₱4,000, depending on the STL operator.
• Higher stakes (₱20, ₱50, etc.) scale the prize proportionally (for example, ₱20 could pay around ₱8,000).

Live and archive feeds like STL result today for February 11, 2026 and STL result today pages show actual Pares winning combinations and the times of each draw.

How to play STL Pares (step-by-step)

1. Find an authorized STL outlet

• STL operates only where PCSO has licensed an STL AAC (for example, specific provinces or chartered cities).
• Local LGUs and PCSO advisories, as well as STL result/community pages, can help identify whether STL Pares is active in your area.

2. Choose your two numbers (1–40)

• Pick any two numbers from 1 to 40; some implementations allow repeated numbers (e.g., 08–08).
• If you do not have specific numbers in mind, many outlets support Lucky Pick–style terminal selections to generate random combinations.

3. Decide your stake

• Minimum bet is commonly ₱10 per STL Pares combination.
• Some AACs allow higher bets per combination; prizes scale with stake according to local STL rules.

4. Select draw time(s)

• STL Pares typically runs three times a day in STL Visayas and Mindanao regions:
  • Visayas: ~10:30 AM, 3:00 PM, 7:00 PM.​
  • Mindanao: ~10:30 AM, 3:00 PM, 8:00 PM.
• Many outlets allow you to enter your combination for one or more upcoming draws (e.g., morning and afternoon).

5. Check your ticket

• After placing your bet, verify that your ticket shows:
  • Game: STL Pares.
  • Your two numbers.
  • Bet amount.
  • Date and draw schedule.​
• Keep the ticket intact and readable; as with other PCSO tickets, damaged or altered tickets may not be honored.

6. Check STL Pares results

• You can check winning numbers via:
  • PCSO’s Small Town Lottery page.​
  • STL aggregators such as STL Pares result, STL Result Today – Luzon, Visayas, Mindanao, STL result streams, and STLResultsToday.net.
  • Local Facebook Live broadcasts of Pares draws, such as “STL PARES 1ST DRAW” videos for specific dates and times.​

STL Pares vs other number games

STL Pares sits alongside STL’s other local games and national PCSO products:

• Compared to 2D Lotto:
  • STL Pares: local game, 1–40 range, prizes set by STL operator (often around ₱4,000 per ₱10).
  • 2D Lotto: national game, 1–31 range, fixed ₱4,000 Straight and ₱2,000 Rambolito per ₱10.
• Other STL games:
  • STL Swer2 – a local two-digit game, broadly similar in feel to 2D Lotto.
  • STL Swer3 – a three-digit game similar to 3D Lotto, often using Straight and Rambolito payouts.
• National digit games:
  • 2D Lotto, 3D Lotto, 4D Lotto, 6D Lotto.
• Jackpot games:
  • Lotto 6/42, Mega Lotto 6/45, Super Lotto 6/49, Grand Lotto 6/55, and Ultra Lotto 6/58.

If you prefer local flavor and multiple daily draws over national jackpots, STL Pares plus STL Swer3 and STL Swer2 provide a more localized, high‑frequency experience.

Responsible play and claiming STL Pares winnings

Because STL Pares runs several times a day and outlets are typically close to communities, it is easy to bet often without tracking your total spend. To keep play sustainable:

• Set a strict daily or weekly budget for STL games like STL Pares, STL Swer3, and STL Swer2, separate from your budget for national games such as 2D Lotto and 3D Lotto.
• Avoid chasing losses across multiple draws; each STL Pares draw has independent odds, and increasing bet size does not change the math.
• Treat STL as a local entertainment option, not a guaranteed source of income.

Prize claims follow STL AAC and PCSO guidelines:

• Small wins are typically claimable at the same outlet or STL pay center.
• Larger prizes may require claiming at the STL operator’s main office, with valid ID and the original winning ticket, in line with PCSO’s STL implementing rules.​

For general guidance on claiming bigger lotto-type prizes and understanding tax treatment in the Philippines, you can also consult resources like this lotto jackpot and claiming guide.