Digital gaming firm DigiPlus Interactive Corp.on Wednesday assured stakeholders the company is unaffected by the ban on all Philippine offshore gaming operators ordered President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. during his State of the Nation Address.
“DigiPlus is not a POGO or an internet gaming licensee (IGL) as defined under Philippine laws,” DigiPlus president Andy Tsui said.
As a local digital gaming company, DigiPlus caters to customers in the Philippines and by this measure, required to have physical branches around the country.
Domestic gaming operators such as DigiPlus are required to have physical gaming sites before they can set up their gaming platforms so all of its clients in the Philippines can access their services.
DigiPlus offers digital entertainment platforms such as the popular game BingoPlus, ArenaPlus, Perya Game and BingoPlus Poker. These offerings are designed for Filipinos, featuring traditional games that are well-loved by the locals.
DigiPlus said it is held to a different legal standard not only as a publicly listed company, but also because it had to secure different licenses to be able to operate the traditional bingo, electronic bingo games, electronic gaming services, sports betting, specialty games, and poker.
It must also secure gaming system service provider accreditation.
“As such, local gaming enthusiasts need not worry. Fans of DigiPlus’ products will be glad to know that their top-of-the-line platforms will continue running without interruption, unaffected by the recent presidential announcement,” Tsui said.
DigiPlus said it is committed to driving innovation and contributing to the country’s economic growth and social development.
Last year, DigiPlus paid P13.1 billion in taxes to the Philippine government.
It provides jobs to over 2,000 employees in different parts of the country. DigiPlus also set aside over P100 million towards corporate social responsibility projects under the BingoPlus Foundation.
