APPLYING FOR OFFTRACK BETTING STATION (OTBs)
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PRIORITY OTB SITES: ( OTB to serve as added attraction to business establishments below )
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Sports bars, KTV bars, restaurants, night spots, gaming or amusement centers, hotels, malls, grills (ihaw-ihaw) gardens, casinos, beer plaza and similar establishments
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More than 200 meters from school or church (places of worship)
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Space big enough to accommodate at least 50-100 customers; with parking, restrooms, etc.
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No OTB within the immediate vicinity ( at least 1.5 kms minimum distance to the nearest)
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WHAT TO SUBMIT TO PRCI :
- Applicant/Site Provider shall submit to PRCI Marketing Department the following:
- OTB Application (using the prescribed Form) or letter of intent specifying the location, area and relevant description of the site
- Applicants’ biodata with current address, contact numbers & other personal information
- Sketch or Location Map of the proposed site (show location of nearest OTB site/s in the sketch)
- Pictures/Photographs of the proposed site (inside view and outside view; show facilities)
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WHAT TO PREPARE BEFORE OPENING (WHEN SITE IS APPROVED BY PRCI OTB COMMITTEE):
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Permits: Mayor’s business permit for OTB, barangay permit, GAB permit (cost of permits are shouldered by applicants/site providers; all permits should be in the name of the site provider)
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OTB Contract with PRCI (renewable every year; OTB must register average daily gross sales of P80,000 to P100,000 to ensure continued operation)
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Cash security deposit of P100,000 upon opening; plus P50,000 for every additional machine when necessary (Refundable upon termination of contract)
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Teller’s/Cashier’s booth according to PRCI specifications (design provided by PRCI)
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Applicants’ personnel or employee to act as teller or operator of the betting machine (to be trained by PRCI) (OTB Applicant/site provider shall assume full responsibility for the teller including shortages)
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Telephone line (with 1 back-up) (PLDT, Digitel, Bayantel, Globe lines)
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Televisions sets with PRCI karera or horse racing channel (Note: It is important that the cable company servicing the area is carrying the PRIME Channel or Santa Ana Park racing broadcast)
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Signages, streamers, billboards, neon or panaplex lighted signboard
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OTB OPERATOR’S COMMISSION
PRCI pays the applicant/site provider with ¾ of one (1) percent (or 0 .75%) commission based on gross sales of the OTB
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REMITTANCE OF TOTALIZATOR BETS AND PAYMENT OF DIVIDENDS
Proceeds of totalizator bets shall be deposited by applicant/site provider in a designated PRCI depository bank or remitted in a designated collection center.
Dividends on winning tickets are paid by PRCI
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WHERE TO SUBMIT OTB APPLICATION/LETTER OF INTENT :
OTB applications/letter of intent shall be submitted directly to PRCI Marketing Manager, Santa Ana Park, A.P. Reyes Avenue, Makati City
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CONTACT NUMBERS FOR INQUIRIES AND OTHER INFORMATION
PRCI Trunkline: (02) 890-4015 locals 840 & 841
Marketing Department (02) 896-2323
Email: rommel.fernandez@santa-ana-park.com
Telebet: (890-4026)
PRCI Website: www.santa-ana-park.com
Fax Number: (02) 896-5284
Download : OTB Requirement (Word 2007 Format)
OTB Requirement (PDF Format)
Download : Applicant's Info Sheet (Word 2007 Format)
Applicant's Info Sheet (PDF Format)
Download : OTB Application Form (Word 2007 Format)
OTB Application Form (PDF Format)
Betting Operations