Lotto bettors abroad

OFW. A group of OFWs abroad (name of country withheld upon request) have organized what they call "korporasyon" where they put in an equal sum each as betting capital) for Philippine lottery (lotto). They concentrate on the jackpot, according to an Ear informer.

BETS. The "korporasyon" bets a thousand different number combinations on the jackpot. The Ear source said since the "korporasyon" was organized three months ago "there has been no luck yet" for the group. One member of the "korporasyon" said most of them being Cebuanos are praying for a win promising to help in the reconstruction of the Sto. Niño Basilica belfry on their first win.