Lawmaker mulls probe into PCSO lotto game

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SENATE Minority Leader Aquilino 'Koko' Pimentel III said he will file a resolution seeking the conduct of investigation on the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office's...

SENATE Minority Leader Aquilino"Koko" Pimentel III said he will file a resolution seeking the conduct of investigation on the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office's gaming activities following the winning of 433 lotto bettors in a single draw.

On Saturday, October 1, 433 bettors hit the PCSO 6/55 Grand Lotto with a jackpot prize of P236,091,188.40, making it first in the history of the Philippines. "I will file a resolution, because this is my concern, these lotto games are authorized by the Republic of the Philippines. Therefore, we need to maintain and protect the integrity of these gambling games that we have authorized," he said.

 

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