The Philippine government's civil servant social security agency GSIS has recently attracted widespread attention and controversy due to its investment in the online gambling platform DigiPlus Interactive Corp. Millions of civil servants' pensions, which should have been used to secure their retirem
The Philippine stock market continues to languish, with the PSD index still hovering around 30% below its 2018 peak, underperforming surrounding markets. In this quiet market, Digi Plus Interactive has become the absolute protagonist in trading volume, contributing one-third to half of the market's
On August 8, Philippine President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. publicly stated in Bangalore that the government will not hastily push for a complete ban on online gambling. He emphasized that this is a complex social issue that cannot be solved by a "one-size-fits-all" approach, focusing on addre
The Government Service Insurance System (GSIS) of the Philippines recently sparked public and political backlash for investing over 1 billion pesos in the local gaming platform DigiPlus Interactive Corp. Facing pressure, GSIS officially responded on August 6, asserting that the investment was legal,
Philippine Senator Risa Hontiveros shockingly revealed on August 5th in Congress that the Government Service Insurance System (GSIS) had used public officials' retirement funds, amounting to 1 billion pesos, to invest in the online gambling platform DigiPlus, which now faces a nearly 90% loss in boo
The well-known Philippine listed gaming company DigiPlus Interactive Corp. is accelerating its global expansion, with its latest destination being Africa's most promising gaming market—South Africa. Following the announcement of launching operations in Brazil in September, DigiPlus is now actively p
Philippine President Marcos delivered his fourth State of the Nation Address (SONA) on July 29, without mentioning online gambling or POGO (Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators), a silence that sparked heated market discussions. Investors generally interpreted this as "little hope for a short-term b
Philippines' largest legal online gambling operator DigiPlus Interactive recently called for a "fact-based public dialogue" on online gambling issues with the government and legislative bodies, emphasizing that the industry should not be collateral damage due to the social sentiment against illegal
Philippine online gambling giant DigiPlus Interactive has suffered another major setback. Due to market concerns that President Marcos might announce a tougher crackdown on online gambling in his State of the Nation Address (SONA), DigiPlus' stock price plummeted nearly 30% on Thursday, marking its
One of the largest online gambling enterprises in the Philippines, DigiPlus Interactive Corporation, recently issued a warning against the legislative proposal for a "total ban on online gambling," urging the government and legislative bodies to adopt a more prudent regulatory strategy instead of a
DigiPlus Interactive announced that it will launch its iGaming business in Brazil in September 2025, officially entering the emerging regulated market in Latin America. This move is another key development on the internationalization path following the company's senior management restructuring and c
The Philippine online entertainment company DigiPlus Interactive Corp. has passed a 12-month stock repurchase plan totaling 6 billion pesos (approximately 106 million USD), aimed at boosting the frustrated stock price and enhancing shareholder value.The board stated that the repurchase will be funde
Philippine listed company DigiPlus Interactive Corp said on Friday that the recent decline in stock prices may be related to "market speculation about the bill limiting online gambling." Previously, DigiPlus's stock price fell 13.9% on Thursday to close at 38.75 Philippine pesos per share, and fell
The Philippine online gambling industry has recently taken a hit. As Senator Zhang Qiaowei proposed a bill to strengthen regulation, market confidence was undermined, and several gambling concept stocks plummeted. The gaming giant DigiPlus (PLUS) saw its stock price plummet by 40% during the session
Philippine billionaire and political figure Albee Benitez has recently been embroiled in a dispute concerning family assets and shares in a gambling enterprise.Explosive revelations on social media claim that his early holdings in DigiPlus were transferred to his ex-wife in 2004, sparking intense sc
Against the backdrop of the accelerated development of the gambling industry in the Philippines, DigiPlus Interactive Corp., together with its BingoPlus Foundation, launched a series of major initiatives during the "Problem Gambling and Gaming Awareness Month" to further deepen its long-term commitm
