BingoPlus, the leading entertainment platform in the country, alongside its 24/7 sports gaming app, ArenaPlus, celebrates the successful conclusion of the 48th season of the PBA Philippine Cup with the Philippine Basketball Association (PBA).
As the official sports entertainment gateway and the official bingo entertainment partner of the PBA, BingoPlus is committed to delivering an enjoyable and engaging PBA experience for all Filipinos, anytime and anywhere.
This season’s finals featured an exciting matchup between the San Miguel Beermen and the Meralco Bolts, rekindling a historic rivalry dating back to the Manila Industrial and Commercial Athletic Association (MICAA) days.
The Meralco Bolts emerged victorious with a 4-2 series win over the San Miguel Beermen, clinching the championship with an 80-78 victory in Game 6 on Sunday, June 16, at the Araneta Coliseum. Cris Newsome, a standout since joining the Bolts in 2015, led the way with 15 points, five rebounds, and four assists, earning the title of PBA Philippine Cup Finals MVP.
In an exclusive interview during the finals press conference, Newsome reflected on the significance of the championship, noting that his first PBA matchup was against the same team he now faced in his first championship finals.
“What makes it special is it is the first one in the Meralco franchise history. It shows that we’ve been working really hard as an organization to continue to improve and be better every single year,” Newsome shared.
The PBA celebrated this season’s success with the champions at One Ayala Mall Makati on June 18, bringing the victory closer to fans. BingoPlus marked the occasion by distributing premium merchandise to all attendees and extending heartfelt congratulations to Newsome for his outstanding performance throughout the season.
PBA Commissioner Willie Marcial expressed his gratitude to the brands, stating, “Ang laking tulong sa PBA ng BingoPlus at ArenaPlus – sa mga fans, sa engagement, at sa mga players. Malaking bagay sa amin si BingoPlus at ArenaPlus, kaya nagpapasalamat kami sa BingoPlus at ArenaPlus.”
The partnership between BingoPlus, ArenaPlus, and the PBA stems from a shared understanding of the significance of sports in Filipino culture. Recognizing basketball’s vital role in Philippine entertainment, BingoPlus and ArenaPlus are dedicated to creating more opportunities for Filipinos to enjoy their favorite forms of entertainment.
