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DigiPlus Interactive Corp.
Formerly
    • Atlas Fertilizer Corporation
    • Leisure and Resorts World Corporation
Company type
Gambling
FoundedOctober 10, 1957; 67 years ago (1957-10-10)
HeadquartersBonifacio Global City,
Taguig, Metro Manila
,
Philippines
Key people
    • Andy Tsui (President)
    • Eusebio Tanco (Chairman)
Brands
    • Arena Plus
    • Bingo Plus
Services
Bookmaking
Subsidiaries
    • AB Leisure Exponent Inc.
    • Total Gamezone Xtreme, Inc.
    • BingoPlus Foundation
Websitedigiplus.com.ph

DigiPlus Interactive Corporation is a

Philippine gambling company involved in bingo and sports betting
.

History

DigiPlus Interactive Corporation was incorporated as the Atlas Fertilizer Corporation in October 10, 1957 and operated as a firm meant to be involved in fertilizer and industrial chemicals production. The company later became the Leisure and Resorts World Corporation (LRWC).[1]

AB Leisure Exponent Inc. (ABLE) which became LRWC's subsidary was established in December 28, 1994. The following year, ABLE was given a license to operate bingo games under the name Bingo Bonanza Corporation. In 1996, a company restructuring occur with ABLE using LRWC to list its assets and businesses. In 1999, LRWC changed its purpose to realty development focusing on leisure business[1]

Bingo Bonanza outlet in SM Megamall in Mandaluyong in 2014

In 2014, LRWC fully acquired e-games operator Total Gamezone Extreme Inc. (TGXI) which was operating 45 e-games branches at the time.[2]

By 2016, ABLE's bingo network has grown to 134 bingo parlors. But Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) ordered closure ABLE and TGXI's 53 gambling outlets due to violations of provisions mandating such sites to be more than 200 meters (660 ft) away from school and churches.[3] PAGCOR later allowed them to continue operations granting exemption on outlets located inside shopping malls.[4]

Taking advantage of the COVID-19 pandemic, the LRWC launched Bingo Plus in January 2022 allowing potential players to play livestreamed bingo.[5] It replaced Bingo Bonanza.[6] The company received a Online Traditional Bingo (OTB) license from PAGCOR within the same year.[5]

On February 2023, DigiPlus Interactive (DigiPlus) adopted its current name.[7][8]

They are set to enter the Brazil market in September 2025.[9]

Gambling services

As of 2025, DigiPlus has three gambling brands directly under its portfolio.

Arena Plus

Arena Plus (stylized as ArenaPlus) is an 24/7

online sports betting platform launched in February 2023.[10] The platform covers various leagues worldwide including the Philippine Basketball Association, National Basketball Association, and the Premier Volleyball League.[11]

Bingo Plus

Bingo Plus at Parkmall in Mandaue, Cebu.

Bingo Plus (stylized as BingoPlus) is an online bingo platform in the Philippines owned by DigiPlus Interactive.

DigiPlus Interactive is accredited by the Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) and is legally mandated to cater to customers at least 21 years of age. Bingo Plus is accessible via its website and mobile applications in Android and IOS. A player can place a bet as low as one Philippine peso.[5] The largest jackpot awarded in Bingo Plus is ₱151 million on November 25, 2024.[12]

Before Bingo Plus,

bingo hall chain often is housed inside shopping malls.[5][1] As of 2016, there are 129 bingo parlors.[4]

Aside from bingo, Bingo Plus includes tong-its and perya (fair) games.[13]

Game Zone

Game Zone (stylized as GameZone) is an online gambling platform. It enables

player vs player (PVP) games involving classic card and betting games like tong-its, pusoy, and Lucky Nine.[14]

It had a grand launch on May 28, 2025 under ABLE.[14] Previously it was launched on July 15, 2021 after LRWC subsidiary Total Gamezone Xtreme, Inc. (TGXI) was given a electronic gaming system (EGS) license by PAGCOR.[15]

Other subdisidiaries

DigiPlus controls 70 percent stakes on the First Cagayan Leisure and Resort Corp., a company authorized by the Cagayan Economic Zone Authority to license and regulate online casinos and sports betting operations within the Cagayan Special Economic Zone.[16][17] DigiPlus' corporate social responsibility arm is the BingoPlus Foundation.[18]

References

  1. ^ a b c Bonotan, Trixzy Leigh (July 12, 2024). "The growing of Bingo Plus". Philippines Graphic. Retrieved July 5, 2025.
  2. ^ "LRWC buys e-games operator for P620M". Philippine Daily Inquirer. July 22, 2014. Retrieved July 5, 2025.
  3. ^ Dumlao-Abadilla, Doris (September 9, 2016). "Pagcor shuts down 53 LWRC e-bingo,e-games sites". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved July 5, 2025.
  4. ^ a b "Pagcor allows LRWC subsidiary to resume e-bingo operations". BusinessMirror. September 26, 2016. Retrieved July 5, 2025.
  5. ^ a b c d Taculao, Patricia (November 17, 2022). "BingoPlus: More than just a game". Manila Standard. Retrieved July 5, 2025.
  6. ^ a b "Slash that boredom, get entertained anytime, anywhere with BingoPlus". Manila Standard. September 23, 2022. Retrieved July 5, 2025.
  7. ^ "Leisure and Resorts World Corporation Announces Name Change to DigiPlus Interactive Corp". DigiPlus. March 7, 2023. Retrieved July 5, 2025.
  8. ^ Cabuenas, Jon Viktor (March 7, 2023). "LRWC changes name to DigiPlus Interactive Corp". GMA News. Retrieved July 5, 2025.
  9. ^ Balaoing, Benise (July 3, 2025). "DigiPlus to launch in Brazil by September". ABS-CBN News. Retrieved July 5, 2025.
  10. ^ "ArenaPlus". DigiPlus. Retrieved July 5, 2025.
  11. ^ "ArenaPlus enters two-year partnership with Gilas". Tiebreaker Times. August 14, 2023. Retrieved July 5, 2025.
  12. ^ "BingoPlus awards historic P154-M jackpot prize". Manila Bulletin. December 3, 2024. Retrieved July 5, 2025.
  13. ^ "BingoPlus holds star-studded launch of latest digital perya game Pinoy Drop Ball". Manila Bulletin. Retrieved July 5, 2025.
  14. ^ a b Rivera, Vincent Peter (June 5, 2025). "DigiPlus unveils GameZone, welcomes Vice Ganda as brand ambassador". Philippines Graphic. Retrieved July 5, 2025.
  15. ^ "Leisure & Resorts World offers electronic gaming system under Gamezone". BusinessWorld. September 8, 2021. Retrieved July 5, 2025.
  16. ^ "DigiPlus says 'no imminent plans' for Boracay casino". GGR Asia. October 17, 2023. Retrieved July 5, 2025.
  17. ^ Dumlao-Abadilla, Doris (September 10, 2016). "53 e-bingo branches shut down by Pagcor". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved July 5, 2025.
  18. ^ "DigiPlus, BingoPlus Foundation bring smiles on BingoPlus Day MassKara Festival". Malaya Business Insight. October 31, 2024. Retrieved July 5, 2025.
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