Small-Town Lottery (STL)
PCSO-regulated grassroots lottery system
STL is a PCSO-managed numbers game designed to provide legal grassroots betting and curb illegal jueteng. Authorized operators run draws with PCSO oversight and remit proceeds to government and charity programs.
Learn more about legal lottery options at our information portal.
Game Mechanics
Players select number combinations (2D/3D) and win based on official draw results. Bets are placed at authorized STL outlets.
Draw Schedule
Multiple daily draws vary by province; morning, afternoon, and evening schedules are common.
Prize Structure
Fixed odds per game variant; prizes depend on stake and match accuracy (exact order for 3D typically pays highest).
Authorized Outlets
Only PCSO-accredited operators and ticket booths may accept STL bets within their jurisdiction.
STL operates province-by-province via Authorized Agent Corporations (AACs). It generates local jobs for collectors and staff, while providing remittances to LGUs and PCSO charities.
- Licensing of AACs and jurisdictional coverage
- Audit of draws and sales; remittance monitoring
- Responsible gaming and AML compliance
- Sanctions for unauthorized operations
STL proceeds fund PCSO medical assistance, calamity support, and local charity projects. It also provides structured alternatives to illegal numbers games.
Featured Gaming Platform
- • Luzon provincial cities
- • Visayas hubs
- • Mindanao urban centers
- • Remote municipalities via AACs