DigiPlus Interactive Corp. (DigiPlus), the pioneer and leading digital entertainment provider behind BingoPlus, ArenaPlus, and GameZone, reported a net income of ₱2.8 billion for the first quarter of 2026, declining 33 percent year-on-year.
The decline was primarily attributed to the delinking of e-wallet in-app access to licensed online gaming platforms combined with tempered consumer sentiment from the ongoing global fuel crisis.
Total revenues for the quarter dropped 25 percent to ₱17.2 billion from the same period last year, while EBITDA contracted 42 percent to ₱2.6 billion. On a quarter-on-quarter basis, revenues only slightly dipped from ₱17.3 billion in the fourth quarter of 2025. Net income, on the other hand, increased 15 percent, primarily driven by derivative gains related to the investment in International Entertainment Corporation’s convertible bonds. Meanwhile, EBITDA slid 15 percent owing to higher non-recurring manpower-related expenses.
“Our first quarter performance reflects the softness following the delinking of licensed gaming platforms from e-wallet access points, which has affected user activity and transaction flows,” DigiPlus Chairman Eusebio H. Tanco said. “Nonetheless, our fundamentals remain intact, and we remain confident in the long-term growth trajectory of the business as we adapt our payments ecosystem, strengthen player engagement, and continue to lead with responsible, innovative digital entertainment,” he added.
DigiPlus paid ₱5.4 billion in taxes and regulatory fees in the first quarter, as the Company remains committed to contributing its fair share to government revenues and supporting programs and institutions that strengthen economic resilience, expand public services, and advance inclusive growth.
DigiPlus maintained a strong balance sheet as of end-March, with operational cash flows replenishing its net cash position after paying the first tranche of approximately ₱6.0 billion for the subscription to convertible bonds issued by International Entertainment Corporation (IEC). The Company’s cash and cash equivalents stood at ₱20.5 billion, while total debt load is minimal at only ₱745.8 million. Debt-to-equity ratio remained healthy at 0.02.
ArenaPlus secures industry-first deal with NBA as official betting partner
In a landmark development for Philippine digital and sports entertainment, ArenaPlus, the Company’s flagship sportsbook platform, established a multi-year collaboration as the National Basketball Association’s first-ever official betting partner in the Philippines. Unveiled on April 11 at the Mall of Asia Music Hall with NBA legend and ArenaPlus ambassador Derrick Rose, the partnership integrates official NBA branding into the sportsbook’s digital architecture. Through the premiere basketball league’s extensive global reach, DigiPlus, through ArenaPlus, continues to deliver world-class, immersive experiences to the nation’s deeply passionate basketball community.
DigiPlus secures exclusive partnership with Manny Pacquiao for co-branded games and payment gateway
On March 25, DigiPlus intensified its engagement with the Filipino audience through an exclusive partnership with boxing icon and former Senator Manny Pacquiao. The collaboration features nine co-branded Pacquiao game titles, designed to elevate the gaming experience. Rounding out the synergy are brand ambassadorships with GameZone and ArenaPlus, and the integration of MannyPay which ensures secure, compliant and frictionless transaction processing across the BingoPlus, ArenaPlus, and GameZone platforms.
DigiPlus continues to gain recognition as one of the fastest-growing companies in the country and in the region
DigiPlus reaffirmed its status as a premier growth story in the country, securing the No. 1 ranking in the Philippines Growth Champions 2026 list presented by global research firm Statista. With a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 199.29 percent from 2021 through 2024, the company’s performance reflected a disciplined approach to market expansion and robust pipeline of product innovation. This trend was further validated on a broader stage, where DigiPlus emerged as the top-performing Philippine organization in Statista’s High-Growth Companies Asia-Pacific 2026 rankings, placing 12th overall among 500 companies in the region.
DigiPlus Foundation accelerates social impact initiatives with multi-pillar efforts
Since its inception, DigiPlus Foundation has reached nearly 1 million Filipinos across its education, healthcare, and community-empowerment efforts. In 2025 alone, it spent ₱84.3 million towards its social development programs.
Building up on its commitment, in the first quarter of 2026, DigiPlus Foundation spearheaded medical missions across Metro Manila and Northern Luzon, while concurrently expanding its Mental Health First Responder training to barangay health workers, community leaders, and the Company’s frontline customer service personnel. To bridge the digital divide, it inaugurated a new PLUS Center on Ticao Island in Masbate province, providing FutureSmart computers and advanced technical equipment to support nearly 3,000 students.
DigiPlus Foundation further advanced its educational support efforts by welcoming 17 new scholars under the Department of Social Welfare and Development’s Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps), identified through strategic community engagements in Cebu, Baguio, and Metro Manila. Additionally, the WishPlus program delivered life-changing grants to over 200 individuals, cementing DigiPlus’ Foundation’s dedication to inclusive empowerment.
Collectively, these milestones underscore DigiPlus Foundation’s leadership in nation-building and its readiness to scale high-impact programs in various communities across the country.
