ATTEMPTS to stop the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) from expanding the operation of Small Town Lottery, the only legitimate numbers game in the country, were quelled after the Supreme Court (SC) ruled in favor of the state-run charity institution.

PCSO General Manager Alexander Balutan over the weekend said the SC en banc has dismissed a petition filed by the Taal Balisong Gaming Corp. (TBGC), a local gaming corporation in Batangas province, questioning the legality of STL operation in the country.