The operator behind BingoPlus, ArenaPlus and GameZone won Best iGaming Innovation and Best iGaming Operator at the 2026 Inside Asian Gaming (IAG) Academy Awards, becoming the inaugural recipient of both honors.
Why it matters
DigiPlus’ recognition for innovation centered on its “Homegrown Livestream Digital Bingo and Perya Games,” which combine localized content, proprietary production and real-time player interaction.
The company has sought to differentiate its offerings by adapting familiar Filipino entertainment formats for digital audiences rather than relying solely on gaming concepts developed for other markets.
“We are proud to be the first-ever winners of these two IAG Academy Awards, which affirm DigiPlus’ contributions to the growth and innovation of the gaming industry across Asia-Pacific,” DigiPus president Ping Chen said in the statement.
“This recognition from the industry inspires us to keep raising the bar for digital entertainment through localized innovation, operational excellence, and responsible gaming,” Chen added.
Industry recognition
The IAG Academy Awards, which began in 2021, cover the Asia-Pacific gaming and integrated resort industry. This year marked the introduction of an Online Gaming Offerings division, powered by Complete iGaming, IAG’s sister publication.
DigiPlus was shortlisted in two categories and won both. Its Best iGaming Operator citation recognized the company’s market presence and contributions to the Philippine online gaming industry.
“Inside Asian Gaming and our sister company Complete iGaming congratulate DigiPlus on winning two awards at the 2026 IAG Academy IR Awards. The IAG Academy Awards feature a rigorous nomination and judging process, with exactly 100 experienced industry judges casting their votes. The awards cannot be bought, nor are they influenced by sponsorship, ensuring that every winner earns a genuine accolade based on industry recognition," said Ben Blaschke, Inside Asian Gaming and Group Managing Editor APAC for Complete iGaming. —Ed: Corrie S. Narisma
