How to Start a PCSO Lotto Outlet Business
“Leave it all to chance. You never know, today might just be your lucky day.” That’s the motto for millions of Filipinos who line up for the lottery, hoping their chosen numbers will turn into millions. And while betting on luck might not be everyone’s thing, running a lotto outlet is actually less about chance and more about running a legit small business. The bonus? You’re not just earning, you’re also helping fund PCSO’s charity programs across the country.
With the lotto system now fully computerized and supported by both physical booths and emerging digital channels, it’s become easier than ever to reach more players. If you’ve been thinking of opening a lotto outlet, here’s your updated guide.
About the PCSO
The Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) runs the lotto. Its main mission: to generate funds for health and national charity programs. Every ticket sold contributes to medical aid, hospitals, and other outreach programs.
So when you become a lotto agent, you’re not just a negosyo owner, you’re part of a bigger cycle of giving back. Medyo noble, ‘di ba?
Requirements to Become a Lotto Agent
Eligibility
- At least 18 years old
- Filipino citizen
- For corporations: must be 100% Filipino-owned and controlled, with all corporate officers being Filipino
Documentary Requirements (for individual applicants)
- Birth Certificate
- Three (3) recent 2×2 ID photos of applicant and spouse (if applicable)
- Two (2) valid government-issued IDs
- Proof of income (ITR, Certificate of Employment if employed, or audited FS if business owner)
- NBI Clearance
- Barangay Clearance
- Sketch/location map of proposed site (showing nearby lotto outlets)
- Photos of proposed site and surrounding area
- Proof of ownership or lease (TCT for owners; notarized certification from building owner for lessees)
Choosing the Lotto Outlet Location
The PCSO has strict guidelines for site approval:
- At least 100 meters away from the nearest lotto outlet
- At least 100 meters away from schools (elementary and secondary)
- At least 200 meters away from Draw Courts and Sub Stations
- Minimum space: 2m x 2m, with counter at least 36” x 24”
- Booth must be enclosed and face main foot traffic
- If inside a commercial building with 24/7 security, enclosure isn’t required
- Booth must have proper ventilation and a landline or mobile phone for hotline use
Application Process
- Download and fill out the Lotto Application Form from pcso.gov.ph or get one from PCSO offices
- Submit application and requirements:
- Metro Manila: PCSO Main Office, Shaw Blvd., Mandaluyong (or via email: •••••••••••••••)
- Provinces: Nearest PCSO branch office (regional emails also available)
- Pay application fee: ₱2,500 per proposed site
- Site inspection: PCSO will evaluate and notify you within 5 working days
- Once approved (15 days to comply):
- Submit photos of completed booth (interior & exterior)
- Pay the ₱10,000 installation fee
- Post required bond
Fees and Bonds
- Application fee: ₱2,500
- Installation fee: ₱10,000
- Cash bond (tiered by location):
- ₱300,000 — NCR
- ₱200,000 — Cities outside NCR
- ₱100,000 — Municipalities outside NCR
- Surety bond alternative: ₱700,000 coverage (GSIS premium ~₱13,864.32 for 2 years)
Other Ways to Join: LottoMatik Sub-Agent
In 2025, PCSO launched LottoMatik, a handheld POS device for sub-agents. Think of it as a portable lotto booth you can carry around.
I actually know a tindera in Cavite who tried it out. She runs a small sari-sari store that mostly sold soft drinks and prepaid load. When she added a LottoMatik device, her daily sales doubled within a month because neighbors loved the convenience. They didn’t have to walk to the next barangay to bet, and she got a nice extra income stream without spending hundreds of thousands on a booth.
Here’s what makes LottoMatik attractive:
- Lower upfront costs (around ₱50,000 package, includes ₱20k prepaid credits + ₱5k refundable bond)
- Must still be 100m away from existing outlets
- Commissions: ~4% (lotto), 2.6% (digit games), plus 0.5% bonus share on jackpot wins (capped at ₱500,000)
- Sales credited in real time to your LottoMatik wallet
Lotto Outlet vs LottoMatik
Here’s a quick comparison to help you decide which route fits your budget and goals:
| Feature | Traditional Lotto Outlet | LottoMatik Sub-Agent |
|---|---|---|
| Startup Cost | ₱2,500 application fee + ₱10,000 installation fee + ₱100k–₱300k bond | Around ₱50,000 package (includes credits and refundable bond) |
| Location Rules | Must follow PCSO site guidelines (100m from other outlets, 100m from schools, 200m from Draw Courts) | Must be 100m away from existing lotto outlets |
| Booth Requirements | Enclosed booth, 2m x 2m space, proper ventilation, counter, hotline phone | Handheld device (portable, no booth needed) |
| Bond | Cash bond (₱100k–₱300k depending on area) or surety bond (₱700k coverage) | Small refundable bond (~₱5k) included in package |
| Commission | Standard PCSO commission rates | ~4% (lotto), 2.6% (digit games), + 0.5% bonus on jackpot tickets |
| Best For | Those with higher capital, permanent site, long-term business | Sari-sari stores, small shops, entrepreneurs testing the waters |
What About E-Lotto?
PCSO piloted E-Lotto (online betting app) in late 2023. It was suspended in 2024 for migration, then handed to Pacific Online for a 5-year upgrade. The relaunch is expected to integrate better digital play options, but for now, physical outlets and LottoMatik remain the backbone of PCSO’s sales network.
Final Thoughts
Starting a PCSO Lotto Outlet business is a mix of paperwork, investment, and strict compliance, but the payoff is steady income and the pride of contributing to PCSO’s charity programs. Whether you go for a full traditional booth or the newer LottoMatik sub-agent route, both can be worthwhile ventures depending on your budget and target market.
Who knows? The next jackpot winner might just come from your outlet. And if not, at least you’ll have built a negosyo that gives back.
For full details and the latest forms, visit: www.pcso.gov.ph
Pwede ba ako mag start NG business na i to our 50,000 Lang pera KO?what is 300,000 cash bond?
Hello po gusto ko po sana mag business lotto outlet i have 400k for franchise pls. Help po
I am interested to apply for a Lotto Franchise. Could I use my House and Lot Title as my Cash/Surity Bond? I am from PEMBO Makati City.
Pwede ba ako mag start NG business na i to our 50,000 Lang pera KO?what is 300,000 cash bond?
Plz reply naman para may idea ako
Puwede ba ako mag start ng 100,00000 sa business na ito?pls reply.
Ako gusto Ko po magkaroon ng negosyo. Sana matulungan nyo po ako….100.000,00 po as my capital…
Hi, i do have online business
Pede kitamg gawing agent ko
interesado ako magtayo ng lotto outlet may sarili ako bahay at corner lot sya.ano po ibig sabihin ng surety bond ng 700,000.pls reply
Cash bond is security Deposit, ibabalik din yun once u proven po na sumusunod kau sa rules and regulations ng pcso
hi! ask ko lang po.pagkatapos magbigay ng application form&2500.ilang days po malalaman ang status ng application? thanks
Gusto ko rin po mag start ng business na to, pero PhP 100,000 lang din yung starting ko.. pwede ba o hindi? sa nabasa ko PhP 300,000 po yung needed cash bond eh. Salamat
gusto ko mag start ng ganitong business…kaya ang pwede kong i out n budget is 100k pwede n po bng starting to para sa lotto outlet..sa tuy batangas po..
taya po muna natin lotto kung kulang pa sa budget…. lahat naman nag sstart sa mababa cap;ital saka po tau mag upgrade sa higher capital bussiness pag kaya na
Gud day gusto ko rin po sana magkarun nang ganitong negosyo pano po ang 300t may 100t lang po ako pero may negosyo n po kaming loading pls reply maraming salamat
Pa tie up po 100k din sa akin. May iba pa 100k we can have corporation tapos sa loob ng mall tayo.
Nice idea
Im interseted for lotto outlet .maximum only I million phs thank you
Gusto ko rin mgkaroon nito pwde po ba 50,000.00 lng po ma star sa business na ito…
This site helps me a lot. i dont have my own lot so maybe it takes me 350k to 400k before i start my own lotto outlet.. thanks a lot for the info above.
pwede po ba ko mag start ng 50.000 lng ang pera ko at ako ay empleyado lang ng isang agency
may nagsabi sakin pwede na daw ang 50k, bkit may nkalagay pa dito na 300k?
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Ang laki nmn po ng need n capital wat if 50taw lng ang budget q meaning po di q pwde mgput ng ganito negosyo…
ask ko lang po sir/maam,,puwdy bang mag start po ako ng business lotto outlet 50k lang ang kapital?need ba yong cash bond na 300,000?
Gusto ko pong magtayo ng lotto outlet may location po ako sariling bahay nasa pwesto po siya,ang pera ko lang po ay nasa 100k lang,ano po ba ung sinasabing 500 na cashbond.
Wat poh un cash bond n 300k at 700k…magkano poh bah lahat ng total n kailangan pra mkpg franchise ng lottery outlet???
Magandang umaga po ako po si Columbo L. Enaje gusto ko po sana mag franchise sa lotto sa bahay ng aking magulang na nakatira sa 385 GSIS street Guitnang Bayan1 San Mateo Rizal. sa kasalukuyan mayroon ng dalawang outlet ng lotto sa pagitan ng aming bahay pero parehong malayo at sa tingin ko more than 50 meters ang layo ng bawat isa sa kanila..puede ko bang malaman kung puede pa akong maglagay ng outlet sa pagitan ng dalawang existing outlet? sana masagot nyo po agad para maihanda ko ang mga kailangan requirements. Salamat po
hi gud pm maam/sir taga region 9 pa kami saan po kami mag punta para mag franchise?..yong 300.000 saka na yon mKuha kapag ma prove na po sa requirements?
is 300k casho bond refundable?
kung taga zamboanga del sur po ako, saan head office po ako mag inquire?pls reply thanks
May pera po aq 50,000 gsto q sana mgfranchise ng business n ito pwd po kya? How much po dapat un pera n invest pls reply nmn po!
gud day. pwede po ba ko mag apply ng lotto franchise outlet kung 50-100k lang po puhunan ko.
hi! magandang araw po… gusto ko rin po sana ng ganito business OFW po ako at medjo kaya kong gawan ng paraan un ganyang puhunan halimbawa at akoy magkaroon. maari ko po bang malaman kung mgkano ang kikitain ng ganyang negosyo kada bwan? marami pong salamat.
di ba po pwede makafranchise ng lotto kahit 100,000 lng?
Willing po ako maki tie up 100k
Good morning po nais ko sana magkaroon ng outlet ganito negosyo pwede magsimula ng 100thou at ano yun 300thou bond thanks
Reply po
Pwedi poba ang 100K franchise ng lotto outlet
Iyan lang po ang available ko,
Sir willing po ako tie up 100k
Pwede po bng mag send kyu ng application form thru email….thnks
Sir,how much is the total cost to franchise 1 LOTTO outlet?
taga ormoc po ako gusto ko mag negosyo ng lottohan kaso 50k 100k lang ang budget ko..
ano po yung cash bond n 300k? makukuha po b uli yun pag natayo n yung outlet? at ano po yung 700k?paano po yung laban dun ilang percent po s isang ticket?
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PWEDE PO BANG MAG TAYO NG LOTTO OUTLET SA LIKOD NG ELEMENTARY SCHOOL AT SA GOVERMENT PROPERTY NA MALAPIT SA BARANGAY HALL.AT WALNG BARANGAY PERMIT .
Good day! Pls send me the details about the franchise payments for lotto.
Puede po ba na installment yung cashbond na 300.000.00.
Punta ka sa office ng PCSO sure msasagot ang tanong mo.
Ano po ang ibig sabihin ng 300000 na cash post bond.interesado po ako sa business na lotto outlet
Pedi po ba 50k magstart ng business lotto outlet? Pa advise po.ty
I am interested to franchise a PCSO outlet I hope somebody would call me please.
I”m interested to franchise in this business. Can you accept if 100k only yong cash bond. Pls. Reply. Tnx
magbasa po tayo at ng di magmukhang tanga sa kakatanong mga sir and maam you need atlease 350k to be an authorized lotto outlet agent at yung cash bond oo refundable po yon i search nyo lo sa google definition ng cash bond or surety bond
Ano ang % ng income dito pno ang procedure ng income?im interested to put up..
Minimum of 500k yan tpos kailngan mupa pagawa pwesto for safety aabot din ng 1m training pa and seminars.
Good day lotto… tanong po kung pwde na ang 50 thousand para makapag start? Please reply.. thank you…
I am interested to franchise lotto outlet Saan po ba ang office sa Davao City. Is there any seminar para malaman kung anu ung policy if u have Lotto outlet. I hope somebody will teach me.. On how to start Thank you
Gusto ko sanang mag franchise ng pcso outlet.pls send me the details.ano po yung ibig sabihin ng 300k at 700k.makukuha ba yun.pls reply para maintindihan ko at sana isa ako sa mga mapili nyo pra makapag patayo ng negosyo.tnx gbless.
panu po ba magstart ng lotto outlet kaso 150klng ang pera tas ung property n pagtatayuan ng outlet ay rerentahan lng taga bicol po
Gusto ko poo magtayo ng lotto outlet dito sa amin sa malasiqui pangasinan ung area po namin ay along the road at malapit sa ginagawa ng mall.at tanong ko Lang po kung pd magpatayo ng lotto outlet kung 150k ang pera ko.ako nga po pala si amparo pastoral
sino pwedeng kausapin if mag franchise po ? at ano po contact number. balak po namin mag franchise.
What if 50k lng budget at wala na yun cashbond na 300k o 700k pde na po ba mustard as lotto agent na 50k lng. Tnx
I am a Filipino by birth and acquired foreign citizenship. I could apply for a dual citizen to take back my Philippine citizenship. I planned to settle down in Philippines very soon and so interested in running a PCSO outlet in our town in Bohol. Please advise what shall I do and send me all the requirements.
Good pm po. Pwede po bang malaman paano po mag franchise yung maliit na lotto outlet? Marami po kasi akong nakikita g maliliiy na out let ngayon. Mag kano po ba yung ganon?
pwd po b mg star ng 50k LNG mg ririnta LNG po ng pwesto,
Gosto ko pong magtayo ng Lotto Outlet Location po..
ako meron sarili Bahay nasa pwesto po ay per ko 120k lang po pwede ba ako starvng business ng Outlet;;pls sana matulongan po yan tlaga pangarap ko po dati po sa lotto outlet din ako ng work,,
Pano po kung walang itr pero kaya po magbigay ng mga iniyial na payment? Pls reply po..
hello po,magknu po lahat magastos pag mag aply ng isang lotto outlet po?30k budget po?
Hi makapag operate kna po ng lotto outlet ng 50k plz reply
walang sumasagot sa mga katanungan dito. ito ay sagot para sa lahat ng tanong na hindi na nasagot. baw!
Hi Good day gusto ko po mag business lotto outlet here in Cebu pro 50k lang po Ang budget ko makkapag build po na ako?
Pano po magfranchise ng lotto outlet?
Hindi ko alam kung nagsipagcomment lang agad ang karamihan dito na di man lang binasa ang guidelines sa itaas. Kasi po e halos lahat naman ng tanong ninyo e nandun na at di na kailangang sagutin pa. Paano po aasenso ang balak nyong pagnenegosyo kung simpleng paliwanag at guidelines e di nyo masunod at maintindihan. Buksan po muna ang pagiisip at lawakan ang pang-unawa bago mag-isip na magnegosyo.
Gusto po namin mag-attend ng seminar sa pag-open ng lotto outlet, saan po pwede pumunta? schedule po ba yun? thanx
if wala po akong itr since hindi naman po ako nagwork eversince? ano pong pwedeng gawin?
Pano po magapply ng lotto outlet
May space po ako gusto ko po mag karoon ng lotto outlet. Mag kano para maka pag similar salamat!
gusto ko sana mag franchise nang lotto outlet po plz reply how much a franchise
Sir pls refer to some important guidelines. Ty
hi po..gusto q po mgkaroon ng lotto business,50k to 100k po capital q..pwde na po ba un?..
how can I get an income out of this lotto?
gusto ko sana mag open ng lotto outlet my sarili na ako pwesto pero 150k lang pera ko, pwede na kya yun?
maam/ may 10k po ako pwede na po yun or kasya na po pra makapg tayo ng lotyo outlet may location na po ako nahanap malyo sa school
maam/sir patulong nalang po
Thank you
Sobra dami nito sa province namin pcso lotto outlet. Sana magkaroon ako ng ganitong business soon.
Kano yung kabuuang ilalabas na pera sa pag franchise ng lotto outlet?
Gusto ko po sana magnegosyo ng lottooutlet noon pa., hopefully puede pa po dito sa amin kasi ang damidami na pong outlet dini.
Puede kaya mag apply thru online Manila direct po. Salamat po. Godbless
Ito yung passive income
pano po kung umuupa lang tas wala ung may ari ng building pero may caretaker pwede na po ba xia ang pumirma.
Magandang araw po gusto ko po sanang magtayo ng PCSO Lotto Outlet, pwd po b ko magstart sa 50,000?
Interested po na magtayo nga PCSO Outlet sa Davao del Norte. Ano po procedure?slamat po
pwede po bang magbukas ng franchise pag foreign and ask ko lang po if may quota po na 300k-600k tas 5%is the monthly sales pano po pag di mareach ung quota 5% pa rin po ba ang sales
San ako pedeng mag apply n office as a lotto agent, my location is in province of bicol in ALBAY
we have a 300,000 for cash bond how about a surity bond it is a siparate bond? and how to calculate the commission?
Interested to apply for lotto outlet in Zamboanga sibugay, may I request for complete address where to send my letter of intent and requirements. Tnx
Paano pag namatay na yun nag francise ng lotto outlet? Pero buhay pa yun asawa nun nag francse pwede bang itulog ito ng asawa?
Paano po mag avail ng franchise ng lotto outlet. I’m interested have this kind of business.
Gsto ko puh sana mag start ng lotto business pde na puh ba 100k
At ano puh mga dapat kong gawin pra malaman kung makakapag umipisa na puh un lotto outlet ilang days puh aabutin pde na puh bang pang umpisa ang 100k tnx
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