Exciting news from the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO). E-lotto is here for a test run! Now, lotto betting is simpler and accessible to everyone aged 18 and above, even if you’re abroad.
PCSO General Manager Mel Robles shared that the web-based registration is currently open, with plans for a mobile app launching next year. To participate, bettors need a Philippine government-issued ID and a local SIM number.
Anticipating a boost in total sales, PCSO projects a remarkable PHP70 billion in 2024, fueled by the introduction of E-lotto.
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Despite this digital shift, Robles assures that traditional betting experiences will remain unaffected, drawing insights from similar practices in other countries.
Effective December 16, 2023, the PCSO is upping the excitement with a minimum jackpot prize of PHP500 million for Grand Lotto 6/55 and Ultra Lotto 5/58, presenting a festive ‘Handog Pakabog’ Christmas program.
There’s even talk of adding another PHP500 million minimum prize for other games by year-end.
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