DigiPlus backs tighter gaming rules while targeting late-2026 recovery

Operator works with regulators on stricter standards as it rebuilds after e-wallet disruption.

DigiPlus Interactive Corp., the company behind BingoPlus, ArenaPlus, and GameZone, is backing a new regulatory push aimed at raising standards across the digital entertainment industry nationwide, even as it works through a recovery period triggered by tighter rules on gaming payments.

Working alongside the Senate and the Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR), the firm—one of the country’s premier digital entertainment providers—is part of a technical working group drafting legislation designed to strengthen consumer protection and improve industry transparency. The proposals include tighter controls on payment channels and stricter marketing guidelines, setting a higher compliance bar across the sector.

“As a licensed and leading online gaming operator, we continue to welcome collaboration and active participation in discussions with the Philippine government to achieve our shared goal of raising the standards of the industry,” said DigiPlus Chairman Eusebio H. Tanco.

The regulatory shift comes as DigiPlus continues to rebuild momentum after a Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas order forced e-wallets to delink from gaming platforms, disrupting how users fund and access services. President Andy Tsui said the company remains in a “recovery stage” but is targeting a full rebound by late 2026.

Since the disruption, DigiPlus has expanded alternative payment channels, rolled out new games, and focused on higher-value, long-term users who drive a significant share of revenue. More than half of its users have already migrated to its proprietary platform, supported by partnerships such as Bayad Center’s nationwide network, which helps maintain access for cash-reliant players.

Sustaining growth despite headwinds

Despite the headwinds, the company posted ₱12.5 billion in net income and ₱84.2 billion in revenue, sustaining 12% growth even as momentum slowed in the latter half of the year.

The changes point to a more controlled digital gaming environment, where access is less frictionless but more closely monitored. Users may face additional steps when funding accounts, while smaller operators and affiliates face tighter compliance requirements that could limit their ability to compete.

As regulation tightens, the industry is moving toward fewer shortcuts and more structured growth, with larger players like DigiPlus investing further in technology and responsible gaming systems to adapt to a more disciplined landscape.

 

 

DigiPlus is supporting new regulations to raise standards in the digital gaming industry while recovering from payment restrictions that reshaped how users access its platforms. 

 

 

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