Official Statement of PCSO on the Lifting of the Suspension of Lotto Draws
PCSO – The Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office issued an official statement following the lifting of the lotto draws suspension.
Last July 27 (Saturday), the public was surprised by the sudden suspension of the lotto draws under the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office. It was after the order of President Rodrigo Roa Duterte.
Pres. Duterte mandated the suspension of the lotto draws amid the massive corruption allegations against the state lotto agency. All major and minor draws were suspended.
Meanwhile, with regards to the lotto and KENO winners, the state lotto agency announced that winning bettors can still claim it. Prizes are open for claiming within one(1) year since the draw date.
This morning, the suspension of PCSO lotto draws was lifted. Following the lifting of the suspension, the state lotto agency issued an official statement through its social media account.
According to the Office, the draws will resume starting today, July 31 (Wednesday). It include the following major and minor lotto games:
- 6/58 Ultra Lotto
- 6/55 Grand Lotto
- 6/49 Super Lotto
- 6/45 Mega Lotto
- 6/42 Lotto
- 6-Digit Lotto Game
- 4-Digit Lotto Game
- Suertres Lotto
- EZ2 Lotto
In their official statement issued after the lifting of the suspension of lotto draws, the PCSO expressed its support to Pres. Duterte’s pursuit to eradicate corruption in the country. According to the Office, their activities are aligned to the goals and objectives of the national government.
Here is the official statement posted on Facebook:
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