THE Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) and the National Bureau of Investigation raided a lotto outlet on Camarin Road, Caloocan City, on Wednesday for allegedly running an illegal numbers game.
“The PCSO maintains a strict zero-tolerance policy for illegal gambling and fraudulent operations,” PCSO General Manager Mel Robles said.
“Every peso spent on legitimate PCSO games goes directly toward funding essential health programs, medical assistance, and charitable services for Filipinos nationwide. Operations that issue unauthorized tickets actively deprive our countrymen of these vital benefits,” he added.
Seized during the operation was bet money estimated at P5,000, one fake ticket, a mobile phone used for point-of-sale operations, and gaming hardware and paraphernalia.
