MANILA, Philippines – The implementation of higher minimum jackpot prizes resulted in a 38-percent surge in lotto sales, the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) said Monday. A PCSO news release posted on Facebook said total lotto sales from Feb. 1 to 7 reached P413,827,025, up from P299,172,920 during the same period in 2025. READ: Lotto draw results, February 9, 2026 “The strong year-on-year growth in Lotto sales shows that higher minimum jackpots resonate with the public,” PCSO General Manager Melquiades Robles said. “By offering bigger prizes right from the start, we are making Lotto games more exciting and rewarding while ensuring […]... Keep on reading: Lotto: Higher jackpot launch pushes sales up over 38%, says PCSO