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Market · Wed 5 Aug · 3 min read
DigiPlus eyes New Zealand while home market shrinks
What happened
DigiPlus Interactive reported PHP15.61 billion (USD 255 million) in gross gaming revenue for Q2 2026, down 36.8% year-on-year. The company attributed the drop to lower retail gaming revenues, citing reduced customer acquisition, engagement, and transaction activity across its digital platforms. On a sequential basis, revenue fell another 9% from Q1 2026. Profitability improved quarter-on-quarter, suggesting cost discipline is working even as the top line contracts. Alongside the earnings release, management disclosed it is exploring a bid for a New Zealand online gaming licence.
Why it matters
Sources: GGRAsia
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