The Philippines’ largest gaming company, DigiPlus Interactive, has expressed its vehement confidence in the market as it continues to navigate regulatory transformation.
The firm recorded flat net income in 2025, as a strong start was offset by regulatory changes that affected the company’s financial performance in the latter half of the year.
In particular, DigiPlus said the decision to demand the delinking of e-wallets from in-app access in August led to a ‘temporary moderation in activity’ – mirroring wider trends seen across the country as regulated operators experienced a 70% drop in users.
DigiPlus Chairman Eusebio Tanco said: “Despite a challenging and evolving industry landscape, DigiPlus delivered a resilient performance in 2025, reflecting the strength of our platforms, disciplined execution, and the trust of our users.
“As we look ahead, we remain optimistic about our growth trajectory and are confident in our ability to continue innovating responsibly while creating long-term value.”
Overall, the firm generated revenue of P84.2bn (£1.06bn), up 12% compared to 2024, with EBITDA also displaying a small increase of 2% to P14.2bn (£178m).
As contentions continue to rise over the status of iGaming in the Philippines amid concerns over the growth of the black market and the levels of gambling addiction, DigiPlus noted that it contributed P34.2bn (£428.7m) in taxes and regulatory fees.
The firm argued that this figure demonstrates its role as a ‘major contributor’ to the funding of government-led services.
The company added: “Through these contributions, DigiPlus continues to support programs and institutions that strengthen economic resilience, expand public services, and advance inclusive growth.”
Elsewhere in the Philippines, the country’s Cybercrime Investigation and Coordinating Centre (CICC) partnered with the Presidential Anti-Organised Crime Commission (PAOCC) in an effort to boost the fight against illegal online gambling.
In a recent Senate meeting, organisations, including the CICC, were lambasted by lawmakers for failing to take down sites offering wagering on e-sabong, also known as cockfighting.
The Philippine News Agency reported that the CICC has been tasked with developing case files for the PAOCC to investigate.
The CICC said in a statement: “This partnership proclaims CICC and PAOCC’s commitment to spearheading the abolition of illegal online practices nationwide, persisting with the goal of purging the digital landscape and bringing the perpetrators to justice to a reputable and guarded online environment.”
In an effort to combat the advertisement of illegal platforms, the CICC last week confirmed that it is continuing to investigate the activity of a group of social media influencers, alongside PAGCOR, the Philippines’ gaming regulator.
If prosecuted, the influencers could face fines and potential imprisonment under the Philippines’ cybercrime and gaming regulations.
