PCSO Transparency Report: Where Does Your ₱20 Go?

Understanding the PCSO Charter

Every time you purchase a ₱20 lotto ticket, you are not just buying a chance at a jackpot; you are directly contributing to the health and welfare of millions of Filipinos. Under its charter, the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) mandates a strict allocation of its gross receipts.

The 55-30-15 Breakdown

Here is the exact breakdown of how revenues from ticketing are distributed:

• 55% Prize Fund: This chunk is strictly reserved for the payment of prizes. If the jackpot isn’t won, it rolls over, creating the massive cumulative prizes we see in the 6/58 and 6/55 games.
• 30% Charity Fund: This is the heart of the PCSO. The Charity Fund finances various medical assistance programs, including hospitalization, chemotherapy, dialysis, and the procurement of medical equipment like ambulances.
• 15% Operating Fund: This covers the administrative and operational expenses of running the lottery network nationwide, including maintenance, printing, and employee compensation.

Impact in the Last Fiscal Year

In the previous calendar year, the 30% Charity Fund generated over ₱18 Billion, which was channeled towards the Universal Health Care program and the Malasakit Centers, assisting over 500,000 patients nationwide.

By playing PCSO games, you are a vital partner in nation-building and universal healthcare. Every ticket is a contribution to charity.