Online gambling giant DigiPlus Interactive has rapidly moved on from the disruption caused by curbs on mobile wallet access, forging partnerships with banks and upgrading its in-house systems to serve players directly.
The state gambling regulator’s revenue suddenly fell in the third quarter of 2025 as a broader government crackdown on online gaming interrupted a relentless growth streak since the global pandemic faded three years ago.
DigiPlus Interactive Corp. has partnered exclusively with Bayad, the payment arm of the MVP Group, to expand over-the-counter cash-in options for its customers. The deal gives players of BingoPlus, ArenaPlus, and GameZone access to more than 800 Bayad Centers and partner outlets across the country, including those in malls, supermarkets, and convenience stores.
DigiPlus Interactive Corp., operator of BingoPlus and ArenaPlus, has filed license applications in South Africa, signaling its second international push just days after debuting in Brazil.
Gamers on BingoPlus, ArenaPlus, and GameZone will now have their balances protected by up to P1 million each, a first in the Philippine online gaming industry.
Online gambling giant DigiPlus Interactive Corp. shares surged after the operator of BingoPlus and ArenaPlus announced its Brazil launch set for Sept. 22, marking its first overseas push.
From jueteng and masiao to underground casinos, unregulated gambling networks have always thrived outside the law. They were untaxed, unmonitored, and unsafe for players, and the arrival of the internet only amplified this reality. A total ban on online gambling will not solve this problem — it will make it worse.