DigiPlus Interactive Corp. is accelerating its push into integrated resorts and land-based gaming despite reporting weaker first-quarter results, signaling how Philippine operators are shifting toward hybrid casino ecosystems combining online gaming, hospitality and tourism.
The company posted approximately $31 million in net income for 1Q26, down 33% year-on-year, while revenue declined around 14%, pressured by the delinking of certain e-wallets and softer consumer spending linked to higher global fuel costs. The slowdown affected DigiPlus’ core digital brands, BingoPlus, ArenaPlus and GameZone, which dominate segments of the Philippine online gaming market.
Despite the decline, DigiPlus confirmed plans to expand into “adjacent and complementary gaming segments,” including integrated resorts, hotels and physical casinos. The centerpiece is a proposed $1 billion gaming complex in Manila Bay, where the company is evaluating the development of a second hotel tied to the expansion of New Coast Hotel Manila, a property connected to International Entertainment Corp.
The Manila property already includes approximately 203 hotel rooms, 96 gaming tables and 495 slot machines, positioning DigiPlus to compete more directly with major Entertainment City operators such as Bloomberry Resorts, Melco Resorts & Entertainment and Okada Manila.
DigiPlus is chaired by Eusebio Tanco, while Andy Tsui serves as president. The broader Philippine gaming industry remains regulated by Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation under Chairman Alejandro Tengco.
Alejandro Tengco
The strategic shift reflects broader market dynamics in the Philippines, where operators are increasingly combining online betting, casinos, hotels and entertainment into unified revenue ecosystems. While digital gaming growth has moderated after explosive post-pandemic expansion, integrated resort investment continues to rise as Manila strengthens its position as one of Asia’s fastest-growing gaming and tourism hubs.
The move also signals that Philippine gaming operators are prioritizing long-term infrastructure, premium tourism and diversified monetization over short-term online volatility, reinforcing Manila Bay as the country’s next major casino growth corridor.
