DigiPlus Interactive Corp. (PLUS), a leading online gaming firm, is in talks to acquire a physical casino as part of a strategic plan to diversify into brick-and-mortar gaming, an informed source said.
The move comes as the company seeks to balance its online operations with physical assets, particularly amid ongoing regulatory uncertainties in the digital space, the source said.
DigiPlus identified a target and discussions were ongoing, according to a source familiar with the matter. However, talks have stalled due to recent developments, the source said.
“PLUS was really looking at acquiring also actual gaming bricks and mortar,” the source said. “They already have a lot of money.”
The potential acquisition contrasts with trends seen in other industry players, such as Bloomberry Resorts Corp., Hann Resorts and Casino and Newport World Resorts, which have started offering and enhancing online platforms to complement their traditional casinos.
The company’s share price has hovered around P19 to P21, down from a high of P65.30 in June, due to concerns about stricter online gambling regulations.
The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas last month ordered e-wallets to remove all links connected to online gaming applications in a bid to curb online gambling.
As a result, state-owned Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corp. reported a 50-percent drop in online gaming transactions from Aug. 17 to 19.
The company’s third-quarter results could be crucial as they will provide a clearer picture of its operations amid the recent regulatory changes, the source said.
If the company reports strong third-quarter earnings or a small decline, its share price is expected to rebound, the source said.
DigiPlus joined the 30-company Philippine Stock Exchange Index (PSEi) on Aug. 18, 2025, replacing Bloomberry Resorts Corp., the operator of Solaire Resort.
