Official Advisory of PCSO For Lotto & KENO Winners Following the Suspension of Draws
PCSO – The Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office posted an official advisory for the winners of lotto and KENO following the suspension order.
In the Philippines, the government agency that officially runs the lotto games is the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office. It conducts major and minor lotto games for the public.
With regards to the major lotto games, there are the 6/58 Ultra Lotto, the 6/55 Grand Lotto, the 6/49 Super Lotto, the 6/45 Mega Lotto, and the 6/42 Lotto.
The minor lotto games include the 4-Digit Lotto, the 6-Digit Lotto, the KENO, the EZ2 Lotto, the Swertres Lotto, and the STL. All the major lotto games have different draw schedules while the EZ2 and Swertres got daily draws.
Last Saturday, the Filipino populace was surprised by the urgent suspension of the PCSO lotto draws. It was pursuant to the order of Philippine President Rodrigo Roa Duterte.
Pres. Duterte’s lotto suspension order was in line with the corruption allegations against the lotto department. The draw was immediately suspended since 11:00 o’clock in the morning, July 27.
With regards to the lotto and KENO winners who have their winning tickets with them, the PCSO has released an official advisory. It posted it on its official Facebook page.
According to the lotto department, lotto and KENO winners may still claim their prizes regardless of the amount. It reiterated that the winning is valid for one(1) year since the draw date.
Lotto and KENO winners can claim their prize at the PCSO Head Office, Conservatory Building, Shaw Boulevard in Mandaluyong City. It can be done between 8:15 am to 4:30 pm starting today, July 29.
We’ll keep you posted for further updates.
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