As calls mount for tighter online gaming controls, DigiPlus Interactive Corp., the Philippines’ leading digital entertainment company, expresses strong support for smart, balanced regulation that protects players, ensures industry accountability, and sustains economic value from the legal online gaming sector.
“We believe regulation is the path to player protection. It’s the only way to safeguard players, preserve jobs, and close the door on illegal, underground platforms that operate without any oversight,” said DigiPlus Chairman Eusebio Tanco.
Proactive player protection
As operator of BingoPlus, ArenaPlus, and GameZone, DigiPlus has consistently aligned with lawmakers’ and advocacy groups’ principles. Many proposed safeguards are already embedded across its platforms. All users undergo strict Know-Your-Customer verification, including government ID checks and age gating. Responsible gaming features—deposit limits, self-exclusion options, and cooling-off periods—have been accessible since November 2024.
DigiPlus is rolling out new initiatives including enhanced affordability checks, behavioral nudges to curb excessive gaming, and referral pathways to licensed mental health experts. In July 2025, the company will launch in-app community spaces for responsible gaming conversations and peer support. Responsible gaming content is now featured prominently as part of the core user experience, not as fine print.
Beyond compliance
The company complies with existing advertising restrictions and is revising promotional strategies following new government guidance. Its internal marketing mandate prohibits targeting minors, avoids depicting wealth or urgency, and excludes predatory messaging. DigiPlus has partnered with NGOs and civil society organizations to promote financial literacy and digital responsibility among players, exceeding current legal requirements.
These measures aren’t reactions to regulatory pressure but part of a multi-year strategy to build a responsible gaming ecosystem. The company invests in data science, player support systems, and compliance technologies because it believes gaming’s future depends on trust and transparency.
Economic considerations
DigiPlus urges policymakers to weigh total ban consequences. Other countries’ experiences show that banning licensed platforms doesn’t eliminate online gaming demand but shifts users to unregulated black markets with no protections, taxes, or accountability. Well-regulated environments can protect players, generate billions in government revenue, and sustain over 40,000 jobs across tech, marketing, entertainment, customer service, and compliance.
“With the right rules in place, the Philippines can be a model for safe, transparent online gaming in Asia,” Tanco said. “We are ready to work hand-in-hand with regulators, legislators, and community groups to make that vision real.”
As a homegrown company listed on the Philippine Stock Exchange and expanding globally, DigiPlus stands ready to be part of the solution: protecting consumers, upholding public trust, and sustaining responsible innovation.
