DigiPlus Interactive Corp. (DigiPlus), the pioneer and leading digital entertainment provider behind BingoPlus, ArenaPlus, and GameZone, highlighted the growing importance of responsible gaming in digital platforms as it participated in a panel discussion at the Global Gaming Expo (G2E) Asia Philippines on December 11 at the Manila Marriott Hotel in Pasay City.

Erick Su, Head of ArenaPlus, DigiPlus’ flagship sportsbook platform, discusses the importance of proactive, technology-enabled responsible gaming during G2E Asia @ the Philippines 2025

Representing DigiPlus on the panel “Innovations in Responsible Gaming and Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR)” was Erick Su, Head of ArenaPlus, the company’s flagship sportsbook platform. The discussion brought together industry leaders to examine how operators and regulators can balance accessibility, innovation, and player protection in an increasingly digital gaming environment.

During the discussion, Su noted that the always-on nature of digital platforms requires responsible gaming measures to be built directly into platform design and operations. This places greater responsibility on digital operators to embed early safeguards and structured processes that support healthy play.

A proactive, player-first approach to responsible gaming

DigiPlus outlined a four-step responsible gaming framework continually being developed, with new innovations set for broader implementation across its platforms beginning in 2026. The framework covers education, prevention, intervention, and treatment support.

Education starts at onboarding, where DigiPlus provides information on the platform’s responsible gaming features and conducts Know-Your-Customer (KYC) processes to help prevent access by minors or restricted persons.

Using aggregated, consent-based customer data and analytics, the platform reviews general play patterns to identify early signs of risk and recommend preventive measures to help players stay in control.

If and when potential risks are identified, players are then encouraged to use built-in platform tools such as bet and deposit limits, session duration settings, and other responsible gaming options. DigiPlus’ customer support is available 24/7 to assist users in setting up and activating these tools.

For players requiring further assistance, DigiPlus provides guidance on self-exclusion and, where authorized, helps facilitate the process through appropriate regulatory channels. These efforts are complemented by the company’s broader CSR programs and collaborations with external organizations offering professional help and guidance.

“Regulatory requirements are the minimum. To promote sustainable gaming, operators need to be proactive in using technology to deliver responsible gaming measures for players at an early stage,” said Erick Su, Head of ArenaPlus.

(L-R) Panelists Nerie Aquino; Erick Su, Head of ArenaPlus at DigiPlus; Ma. Vina Claudette Oca; and Moderator Ryan Hong-Wai Ho at the “Innovations in Responsible Gaming and CSR” session at Day 2 of G2E Asia PH 2025

The panel was moderated by Ryan Hong-Wai Ho, Lecturer and Programme Coordinator (MBA) at the Centre for Gaming and Tourism Studies, Macao Polytechnic University. Fellow panelists Ma. Vina Claudette Oca of the Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) and Nerie Aquino, Director for Gaming Compliance at a Philippine integrated resort operator, likewise shared perspectives on regulatory developments, player protection, and collaboration across the gaming ecosystem.

DigiPlus’ participation at G2E Asia @ the Philippines 2025 reflects its continued engagement with industry stakeholders as the company advances player-first responsible gaming as a core pillar of sustainable growth.

DigiPlus with its flagship brands BingoPlus, ArenaPlus, and GameZone, also served as the joint Exclusive Conference Track Sponsor of the event.

About DigiPlus Interactive Corp.

DigiPlus Interactive Corp. pioneered digital entertainment in the Philippines. It introduced leading platforms BingoPlus, ArenaPlus, and GameZone, widely known for their engaging experiences in interactive gaming and sports entertainment. For more information, visit: www.digiplus.com.ph.

In the wake of the Northern Cebu earthquake and the successive onslaught of Typhoons Tino and Uwan, DigiPlus Foundation, formerly known as BingoPlus Foundation and the social development arm of DigiPlus Interactive Corp., has mobilized a total of ₱8 million worth of disaster relief to help nearly 70,000 Filipinos rebuild their lives across Visayas and other severely-affected provinces in Luzon through its “BayanihanPlus” Community Resilience Program.

The Foundation reached an estimated 56,000 individuals affected by the magnitude 6.9 earthquake in Northern Cebu. Relief operations covered six hard-hit locations: Bogo, Daanbantayan, Medellin, San Remigio, Tabogon, and Borbon, where families faced damaged homes, disrupted livelihoods, and recurring aftershocks.

Following the devastating earthquakes, the DigiPlus Foundation rapidly expanded its nationwide relief operations to address the severe impacts of Typhoons Tino and Uwan, which brought heavy rains, floods, and landslides to Cebu and strong winds and widespread flooding to Luzon. The Foundation quickly coordinated with local government units to deliver essential aid to an estimated 14,350 affected individuals across targeted communities in Luzon, including Hagonoy, Bulacan; Cabanatuan City, Nueva Ecija; Dumaguete City and Bacolod City in Negros Island; and San Fabian, Pangasinan, as well as several barangays in Cebu City, reinforcing its sustained commitment to immediate disaster response and fostering community resilience throughout the Philippines.

Helping hand in Bulacan: DigiPlus Foundation’s Program Manager, Paul Tamayo, leads the distribution of relief goods to families in Bulacan displaced by Typhoon Uwan, ensuring aid reaches those needing to rebuild.

“The scale of devastation from the recent Typhoons Tino and Uwan demands an even greater collective response to deliver hope to affected communities,” said Angela Camins-Wieneke, Executive Director of DigiPlus Foundation. “With affected areas spanning from Cebu to Bulacan, Nueva Ecija, and Pangasinan, we call on more partners to join our efforts. Working with our BingoPlus store volunteers and partners on the ground, we have already mobilized around ₱8 million in relief, but to truly help communities rebuild their lives, we need more support.”

Upholding the organization’s nationwide commitment to disaster resilience, Michael Linatoc, Regional Manager for Luzon, emphasized the readiness of his team to mobilize for immediate rehabilitation efforts. Linatoc highlighted the inspiring dedication of the workforce in the Luzon as a benchmark for service, noting, “I witnessed the heroic efforts of our colleagues in the Visayas, and I am proud to see how our Luzon team mirrored this spirit in the areas of Pangasinan and Nueva Ecija to respond to the needs of affected communities,” and assured the public that this spirit of solidarity extends northward. He confirmed that, likewise, branches in Luzon are fully prepared and eager to support the recovery of Filipinos devastated by the calamities, standing united with the rest of the nation in the mission to rebuild lives and livelihoods.

DigiPlus Foundation will continue working with local governments, partners, and its nationwide network of BingoPlus stores to support affected communities, from immediate relief to long-term recovery and resilience, staying true to its mission to multiply the good for Filipinos across the country.

For the latest updates on the BingoPlus Foundation, as well as inquiries regarding coordination, assistance, or partnership opportunities, please contact the Foundation via its official Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/BingoPlusFoundation/.

About DigiPlus Interactive Corp.

DigiPlus Interactive Corp. pioneered digital entertainment in the Philippines. It introduced leading platforms BingoPlus, ArenaPlus, and GameZone, widely known for their engaging experiences in interactive gaming and sports entertainment. For more information, visit: www.digiplus.com.ph.

About BingoPlus Foundation

BingoPlus Foundation is the social development arm of DigiPlus Interactive Corporation, a Philippine-based digital entertainment company. Its mission is to “multiply the good” by implementing community programs and services that uplift lives and contribute to a digitally advanced and resilient nation. For more information, visit: https://digiplus.com.ph/bingoplus-foundation/