Are you interested in setting up you own lotto outlet? In summary the requirements are you need to be Filipino citizen with documentary evidence about yourself, adequate business space and a cash bond. For further details read on or download the
New Online Lotto Outlet Application form.
A. Application:
This application form is free. It can be obtained either from PCSO Main Office, all PCSO Provincial District Offices situated around the country
or can be downloaded from the PCSO Website at www.pcso.gov.ph.
B. Applicant must be:
For Natural Person (Individual Applicant):
1. Filipino Citizen; and
2. At least 21 years old
For Juridical Person (Corporation)
1. It must be duly registered and existing under Philippines laws
2. It must be 100% Filipino-owned
C. As per PCSO Board Resolution No. 0097, Series of 2011, the proposed site must meet the following distance requirements:
(Note: The distance is to be measured from the door of the establishment proper to the proposed outlet and shall follow road directions and not the straight line or hypotenuse distance between the two points)
Establishments / Structures Distance Restriction from the Proposed Lotto Outlet
A. Existing Lotto Outlet/s
50 meters
(minimum distance only)
B. Schools
1. Day Care Centers, Preparatory Schools 100 meters
2. Elementary Schools 100 meters
3. Secondary Schools 100 meters
D. Lotto Booth Requirements
1. Floor Space is at least 2m x 2m. Business counters measuring at least 36” x 24”.
2. Dry floor space with proper ventilation.
3. With at least one (1) wireless or fixed landline telephone facility for hotline operation use.
4. For security reasons, all lotto outlets should be enclosed and must be facing the direction of human traffic/entry. Frontage must
face the main hallway/corridor or to the direction of major traffic flow.
5. Outlets located within a commercial building or complexes, with 24-hours security, lotto booths need not be enclosed.
E. Lotto Outlet Application Documentary Requirements
1. Fill-up Application Form and attach the following documentary requirements:
NATURAL PERSON (INDIVIDUAL APPLICANT) JURIDICAL PERSON (CORPORATION)
a) Birth Certificate of Applicant
b) Three (3) latest ID pictures (2x2) of applicant and
spouse, if applicable
c) Proof of Identification: (any two valid ID)
d) Proof of Income:
Employed:
1.) Income Tax Return
2.) Certificate of Employment
Self-Employed:
1.) Income Tax Return
2.) Registration of Business (for existing business)
3.) Audited Financial Statement (if applicable)
e) NBI Clearance (Current)
f) Barangay Clearance (Personal Record)
a) Biodata of Officers and Directors
b) Certified True Copy of S.E.C Registration, Articles of
Incorporation, and By-Laws
c) Secretary Certificate and or Board Resolution duly
authorizing person/s to transact with PCSO for purpose
of the operating a lotto outlet
1. Three (3) latest ID pictures (2x2) of the authorized
representative
2. Proof of Identification (any two (2) valid ID)
3. Latest and Original NBI Clearance
d) Latest Audited Financial Statement
e) I.T.R. for the immediate preceding year
2. Sketch/Location Map of the proposed site showing location/s of existing lotto outlet/s in the area
3. Pictures/photos of the proposed outlet/site including its vicinity.
4. Proof of Ownership/Lease of Outlet
For Owner:
Land Title or TCT
For Lessee:
Authority/Certification from Building Owner (notarized)
F. Lotto Application Procedure/s:
1. Submit duly accomplished Lotto Application form set and COMPLETE DOCUMENTARY REQUIREMENTS to PCSO.
1.1 For outlets within Metro Manila at the PCSO Main Office
1.2 For outlets outside Metro Manila, at the PCSO Branch Office covering the location
2. Pay the required fee of P2,500.00 to the Treasury Department (Main Office) or Cashier (Branch Office)
3. Within 30 days from notice of approval:
3.1 Pay the Installation of fee of P10,000.00 to the Treasury Department (Main Office) or Cashier (Branch Office)
3.2 Post a Cash Bond of P300,000.00. In lieu of a cash bond, Surety Bond to cover the amount of P700,000.00 can be submitted.
3.3 Operate the outlet.
