BIG-time operators of “jueteng” should be allowed to take over the state-sanctioned Small Town Lottery (STL) to eradicate the illegal numbers game for good, a lawmaker said on Sunday.

Rep. Rodel Batocabe of Ako Bicol party-list said that it was logical to tap jueteng lords to manage the state-sanctioned STL since they have the necessary experience to increase its remittances to government.

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