DigiPlus Interactive Corp. (DigiPlus), the country’s premier digital entertainment provider behind BingoPlus, ArenaPlus, and GameZone, won both “Best iGaming Operator” and “Best iGaming Innovation” at the 2026 Inside Asian Gaming (IAG) Academy Awards, becoming the inaugural winner of both categories.
Running since 2021, the IAG Academy Awards honor achievements across the Asia-Pacific gaming and integrated resort industry. Held at Marriott Manila on September 15, the 2026 edition marked the first time the awards introduced an Online Gaming Offerings division, powered by Complete iGaming (CiG), IAG’s sister publication covering online gaming globally. Annual winners are selected through a merit-based process, based on votes from industry expert judges across the region.
DigiPlus emerged as the winner in both categories in which it was shortlisted: “Best iGaming Innovation” for its “Homegrown Livestream Digital Bingo and Perya Games,” which combine localized content, proprietary production, and real-time player interaction to deliver distinctly Filipino digital entertainment experiences; and “Best iGaming Operator,” recognizing the Company’s pioneering role, market leadership, and overall contributions to the Philippine iGaming industry.
(L-R) Kelsey Wilhelm, Senior Contributing Editor at Inside Asian Gaming and Complete iGaming and Erick Su, Chief Global Growth Officer at DigiPlus during the 2026 IAG Academy Awards Ceremony held at Marriott Manila on September 15
“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,” said Ping Chen, President of DigiPlus.
“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.
“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, Managing Editor of Inside Asian Gaming and Group Managing Editor APAC for Complete iGaming.
“With 2026 representing the first time the IAG Academy Awards have included an online gaming division – powered by Complete iGaming – we were delighted to receive such a positive response and are thrilled to see DigiPlus rewarded for its contribution and performance,” Blaschke added.
