{"id":16175,"date":"2026-05-06T08:30:00","date_gmt":"2026-05-06T13:30:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.mundovideo.com.co\/en\/?post_type=asia&#038;p=16175"},"modified":"2026-05-06T07:52:04","modified_gmt":"2026-05-06T12:52:04","slug":"digiplus-targets-1b-casino-expansion-despite-profit-drop","status":"publish","type":"asia","link":"https:\/\/www.mundovideo.com.co\/en\/asia\/digiplus-targets-1b-casino-expansion-despite-profit-drop\/","title":{"rendered":"DigiPlus targets $1B casino expansion despite profit drop"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mundovideo.com.co\/mve-ads\/?lang=en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\" noreferrer noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"575\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mundovideo.com.co\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/10\/mundo-video-ads-to-attend-g2e-las-vegas-2025-to-strengthen-partnerships-and-boost-brand-visibility-in-the-gaming-industry3.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-14037\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mundovideo.com.co\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/10\/mundo-video-ads-to-attend-g2e-las-vegas-2025-to-strengthen-partnerships-and-boost-brand-visibility-in-the-gaming-industry3.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.mundovideo.com.co\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/10\/mundo-video-ads-to-attend-g2e-las-vegas-2025-to-strengthen-partnerships-and-boost-brand-visibility-in-the-gaming-industry3-300x173.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.mundovideo.com.co\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/10\/mundo-video-ads-to-attend-g2e-las-vegas-2025-to-strengthen-partnerships-and-boost-brand-visibility-in-the-gaming-industry3-768x442.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The company posted approximately <strong>$31 million in net income for 1Q26<\/strong>, down <strong>33% year-on-year<\/strong>, while revenue declined around <strong>14%<\/strong>, pressured by the delinking of certain e-wallets and softer consumer spending linked to higher global fuel costs. The slowdown affected DigiPlus\u2019 core digital brands, <strong>BingoPlus, ArenaPlus and GameZone<\/strong>, which dominate segments of the Philippine online gaming market.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"577\" height=\"305\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mundovideo.com.co\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/05\/digiplus-targets-1b-casino-expansion-despite-profit-drop2.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-16178\" style=\"width:840px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mundovideo.com.co\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/05\/digiplus-targets-1b-casino-expansion-despite-profit-drop2.png 577w, https:\/\/www.mundovideo.com.co\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/05\/digiplus-targets-1b-casino-expansion-despite-profit-drop2-300x159.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 577px) 100vw, 577px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Despite the decline, DigiPlus confirmed plans to expand into \u201cadjacent and complementary gaming segments,\u201d including integrated resorts, hotels and physical casinos. The centerpiece is a proposed <strong>$1 billion gaming complex in Manila Bay<\/strong>, where the company is evaluating the development of a second hotel tied to the expansion of <strong>New Coast Hotel Manila<\/strong>, a property connected to International Entertainment Corp.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Manila property already includes approximately <strong>203 hotel rooms, 96 gaming tables and 495 slot machines<\/strong>, positioning DigiPlus to compete more directly with major Entertainment City operators such as Bloomberry Resorts, Melco Resorts &amp; Entertainment and Okada Manila.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"563\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mundovideo.com.co\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/05\/digiplus-targets-1b-casino-expansion-despite-profit-drop3.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-16177\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mundovideo.com.co\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/05\/digiplus-targets-1b-casino-expansion-despite-profit-drop3.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.mundovideo.com.co\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/05\/digiplus-targets-1b-casino-expansion-despite-profit-drop3-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.mundovideo.com.co\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/05\/digiplus-targets-1b-casino-expansion-despite-profit-drop3-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"625\" height=\"395\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mundovideo.com.co\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/05\/digiplus-targets-1b-casino-expansion-despite-profit-drop4.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-16176\" style=\"width:840px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mundovideo.com.co\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/05\/digiplus-targets-1b-casino-expansion-despite-profit-drop4.jpg 625w, https:\/\/www.mundovideo.com.co\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/05\/digiplus-targets-1b-casino-expansion-despite-profit-drop4-300x190.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 625px) 100vw, 625px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>Alejandro Tengco<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">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\u2019s fastest-growing gaming and tourism hubs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mundovideo.com.co\/landing\/multigame-link\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\" noreferrer noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"700\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mundovideo.com.co\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/08\/multigame-diamod-III-700-eng.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-9622\" style=\"width:840px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mundovideo.com.co\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/08\/multigame-diamod-III-700-eng.jpg 700w, https:\/\/www.mundovideo.com.co\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/08\/multigame-diamod-III-700-eng-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.mundovideo.com.co\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/08\/multigame-diamod-III-700-eng-150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">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\u2019s next major casino growth corridor.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>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.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":16179,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"inline_featured_image":false,"_genesis_hide_title":false,"_genesis_hide_breadcrumbs":false,"_genesis_hide_singular_image":false,"_genesis_hide_footer_widgets":false,"_genesis_custom_body_class":"","_genesis_custom_post_class":"","_genesis_layout":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[2323,57,5044,15,4812,2452,2345,105],"class_list":["post-16175","asia","type-asia","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-sin-categoria","tag-asia","tag-casinos","tag-digiplus","tag-gambling","tag-ggr","tag-pagcor","tag-philippines","tag-sports-betting","entry"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v25.6 - 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