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PCSO Lotto outlet costs, as published
| Item | Amount as published | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Application fee | application fee of ₱2,500.00 | PCSO lotto agent application page, checked 13 November 2026[1] |
| Installation fee | Installation fee of ₱10,000.00 (within 30 days from notice of approval) | PCSO lotto agent application page, checked 13 November 2026[1] |
| Cash bond (PCSO page) | Cash Bond of ₱300,000.00. In lieu of a cash bond, Surety Bond to cover the amount of ₱700,000.00 | PCSO lotto agent application page, checked 13 November 2026[1] |
| Bond (2021 report) | P100,000 (municipalities), P200,000 (cities), P300,000 (chartered cities) | The Philippine Star, 4 November 2021[2] |
A lotto outlet is not a franchise: you apply to PCSO to become an authorized agent. PCSO's lotto agent page lists an application fee of ₱2,500.00, an installation fee of ₱10,000.00 within 30 days of approval, and a cash bond of ₱300,000.00 or a surety bond covering ₱700,000.00. A November 2021 Philippine Star report says PCSO lowered the bond for cities and municipalities.[1,2]
The bond: two published versions
PCSO's own application page, which is undated, says to post a cash bond of ₱300,000.00, or a surety bond covering ₱700,000.00 instead.[1]
The Philippine Star reported on 4 November 2021 that the bond had been lowered to P100,000 for applicants in municipalities, P200,000 in cities and P300,000 in chartered cities. We cannot confirm from these sources which version is current, so ask the PCSO branch office that covers your location before you prepare the money.[2]
Site rules that decide where you can open
PCSO sets distance limits: the proposed outlet must be 200 meters from existing lotto outlets in the provinces, 100 meters in NCR, and 100 meters from elementary and secondary schools. The booth needs a floor space of at least 2m x 2m, a counter of at least 36 x 24 inches, a ventilated dry floor and at least one phone line. It must face foot traffic, and it must be enclosed unless it sits inside a commercial building with 24-hour security.[1]
Check the distance rules first. A site that fails them is rejected however strong the rest of your application is, so walk the area and note every lotto outlet and school nearby.
Documents and where to apply
Individuals submit a birth certificate, three 2x2 ID pictures of the applicant and spouse if any, two valid IDs, proof of income, a current NBI clearance and a barangay clearance. Corporations submit SEC documents, a board resolution, the representative's IDs and NBI clearance, the latest audited financial statements and the prior year's ITR. For the site, you need a location sketch showing nearby outlets, photos, and the title or a notarized lease.[1]
Submit the application form set to the PCSO Main Office Technical Evaluation and Monitoring Division for Metro Manila outlets, or to the PCSO branch office covering your location elsewhere. Use only pcso.gov.ph for forms; look-alike domains exist.[1]
Your outlet is still a business in your name, so it needs a barangay clearance, a mayor's permit and BIR registration.
Questions people ask
- How much is the PCSO lotto outlet application fee?
- PCSO's lotto agent page lists an application fee of ₱2,500.00, paid to the PCSO Treasury Department (Main Office) or Cashier (Branch Office).
- How much is the lotto outlet bond?
- PCSO's page says ₱300,000.00 cash bond, or a surety bond covering ₱700,000.00. A 2021 Philippine Star report says the bond was lowered to P100,000 in municipalities and P200,000 in cities, with P300,000 kept for chartered cities.
- How far must a lotto outlet be from another outlet?
- PCSO requires 200 meters from existing outlets in the provinces and 100 meters in NCR, plus 100 meters from elementary and secondary schools.
- Is a lotto outlet a franchise?
- No. Outlets are authorized agents of PCSO, a government agency. You apply to PCSO directly, not to a private franchisor.
Sources
Checked 14 November 2026. We link the agency's own page for every requirement. Rules change; confirm with the office before you pay.
- Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office: Lotto Agent Application · Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office
- PCSO eases requirements for lotto outlets · The Philippine Star · 4 November 2021
Ask PCSO Lotto outlet before you sign
- Which bond amount applies to my city or municipality today?
- Can I post a surety bond instead of cash, and which bonding companies are accepted?
- How long does evaluation take after I submit complete documents?
- Is there a renewal fee for the agency, and how often is it renewed?
- What equipment does the installation fee cover, and who maintains the terminal?
- Can I move the outlet later if foot traffic is poor?