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The Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) on Friday officially kicked off its one-year pilot run of E-Lotto. GCash is currently available as the initial top-up option for E-Lotto games, with plans to expand payment options in the future. PCSO General Manager Mel Robles emphasized the potential of E-Lotto to revitalize lottery sales, which dipped significantly during the pandemic due to limited physical store access. He also clarified that the agency doesn't expect negative impacts on traditional betting, citing successful E-Lotto implementations in other countries. “Our lotto system has a comprehensive security program in place. Starting December 16, both Grand Lotto 6/55 and Ultra Lotto 5/58 will boast guaranteed minimum jackpots of P500 million. PCSO emphasizes that proceeds from lotto draws directly fund crucial government charity programs—impacting areas like healthcare, education, and social welfare. The House of Representatives committee on games and amusement has endorsed for plenary approval a proposed bill seeking to prohibit the online placing of bets for all lotto games in the country. Read more in our articles including "PCSO E-Lotto test run commences: Minimum jackpot at ₱500 million" and "House panel seeks approval of bill banning online lotto betting".