DigiPlus reports PHP8.9bn in nine months despite 17% revenue drop
Net profit of $140M and PHP8.3bn EBITDA; withdrew from NZ licence auction in October
Key Takeaways
- DigiPlus Interactive Corp. posted PHP8.9 billion ($140M) of net profit in the first nine months of 2026 despite a 17% drop in net gaming revenue.
- Net gaming revenue fell 17% year-on-year to PHP16.2 billion ($255M), while nine-month EBITDA was PHP8.3 billion ($130.7M).
- Quarterly EBITDA rose 0.3% to PHP2.9 billion ($45.7M) in Q3 and the EBITDA margin climbed to 22%.
- DigiPlus withdrew from the final rounds of the New Zealand online casino licence auction in October and said the move will not affect current operations.
DigiPlus Interactive Corp. reported PHP8.9 billion ($140 million) of net profit in the first nine months of 2026, despite net gaming revenue falling 17% year-on-year to PHP16.2 billion ($255 million). The company attributed the profitability improvement to greater cost efficiency that offset lower top-line revenue.
Financial results
Nine‑month EBITDA reached PHP8.3 billion ($130.7 million). In the third quarter, EBITDA rose 0.3% versus the prior quarter to PHP2.9 billion ($45.7 million), and the EBITDA margin increased four percentage points to 22%. The company also reported that the post-tax margin on net gaming revenue, measured against gross gaming revenue (GGR), grew five percentage points quarter-on-quarter to 40%.
Operations, users and market decisions
DigiPlus operates the BingoPlus, ArenaPlus and GameZone brands. Average monthly active users rose 3% quarter-on-quarter to 5.9 million, and active monthly bettors and depositors increased 5% to 4.9 million. In October the company withdrew from the final rounds of the New Zealand online casino licence auction after further market analysis; DigiPlus said the decision will not affect its existing operations or its international expansion strategy. In Brazil, DigiPlus had previously said the government ban on online gambling should not materially affect its financial position; its immediate priorities included complying with the directive and processing customer withdrawals.
BingoPlus and the other brands will remain part of operational management according to the company statement. For regulatory matters cited in Brazil and New Zealand, the company maintains compliance actions noted in its public release.[/news]
Frequently Asked Questions
What net profit did DigiPlus report for the first nine months of 2026?
DigiPlus reported PHP8.9 billion ($140 million) of net profit in the first nine months of 2026, alongside a 17% year-on-year decline in net gaming revenue to PHP16.2 billion ($255 million).
How did DigiPlus's EBITDA perform in 2026?
Nine‑month EBITDA was PHP8.3 billion ($130.7 million). In Q3, EBITDA rose 0.3% quarter-on-quarter to PHP2.9 billion ($45.7 million), and the EBITDA margin increased to 22%.
Why did DigiPlus withdraw from the New Zealand licence auction?
DigiPlus withdrew from the final rounds of the New Zealand online casino licence auction in October after conducting additional market analysis and said the decision will not affect its existing operations or international expansion plans.
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