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GAMING is one of the rising and fast-growing industries in the Philippines this year. In his speech at the Asean Gaming Summit 2025, Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corp. (Pagcor) Chairman and CEO Alejandro Tengco said the country's gross gaming revenue (GGR) last year was recorded at P410 billion, a 25-percent increase from 2023.Among the gaming contributors, brick-and-mortar casinos gave the most with P201 billion. With the Philippines' removal from the Financial Action Task Force, Pagcor also expected to have more foreign investments pouring in the country.Pagcor also acknowledged the tremendous growth of electronic gaming (e-gaming) platforms such as e- games and e-tables, which continued to fostering much gaming platform shifting digitally.In the same speech, the Pagcor chief said these digital platforms saw an outstanding growth of 165 percent that generated P154.5 billion in the total GGR. In light of this, Tengco said gaming was predicted to be more technology-driven and that the agency welcomed the potential of e-gaming.In fact, Pagcor expected these e-gaming platforms to match the brick-and-mortar casinos by this year.E-gaming platforms were not only growing because of their ease of use and accessibility but also because of their benefits and bonuses that attracted more potential players. Some of these online platforms incorporated welcome bonuses, instant withdrawals and cashback bonuses.Many e-gaming platforms incorporated easy-to-navigate user interfaces, multiple cashout options, and with the increased use of digital wallets, cashout options were even more convenient.Gaming e-platforms also included live betting, cryptocurrency, security features and tantamount games from which for players could choose. With these offerings, the e-gaming sector became attractive to Filipinos who had been seeking entertainment and thrills in their free time.One of these growing digital platforms was Digiplus Interactive Corp., the company behind leading digital entertainment platforms BingoPlus, ArenaPlus and Gamezone. To show this growth further, DigiPlus Interactive Corp.'s net income tripled to P12.6 billion last year, compared to P4.1 billion in 2023.By the end of 2024, DigiPlus Interactive Corp. garnered 40 million registered users across its various digital platforms.By developing uniquely Filipino games, expanding beyond its borders and investing in reasonable gaming, the corporation strengthened its position as one of the leading digital entertainment companies in the Philippines.In 2023, DigiPlus Interactive Corp. claimed the top spot in the Philippine Stock Exchange. Its stock price grew by 232 percent, making it one of the best-performing stocks among its competitors and showing how its robust performance made it a top contender in the digital gaming scene.Representing Filipino's love for Bingo, Digiplus Interactive's BingoPlus made this beloved and staple game, along with other games, more accessible to Filipinos. At the core of its operations, BingoPlus aimed to foster connections and to provide quality entertainment to its players with a chance of winning something big.To uphold its mission, BingoPlus ensured that it would stay ahead of trends though innovation, adopting a community-centric approach for its players. BingoPlus incorporated intuitive designs and instructions that were embedded in the easy-to-use interface, and a robust security within the platform.Meanwhile, to support its players, BingoPlus also had 140 physical stores nationwide.BingoPlus not only offered gaming and entertainment but it also took on the responsibility of keeping the community afloat through its various corporate and social responsibility programs via the BingoPlus Foundation.The BingoPlus Foundation focused on addressing health care, digital responsibility, education and disaster resiliency. In 2024, the foundation helped 120,000 individuals and provided relief worth P37 million to typhoon-affected families. In fact, DigiPlus Interactive Corp. contributed P33.7 billion in taxes and regulatory fees, helping raise the economy and fund infrastructure projects for the development of the nation.This P33.7-billion contribution in taxes and regulatory fees was a direct investment in the country's future, as it will help build infrastructure that would uplift millions of Filipinos. As a responsible corporate citizen, BingoPlus Foundation was committed to ensuring that its success translated into tangible benefits for the nation.In contributing to the education sector, BingoPlus' "Pioneering Leadership and Uplifting Service" or "PLUS Factor" empowered FutureSmart scholars by equipping them with career-ready and leadership skills, ensuring that they were well-prepared as they shifted to the professional landscape.On the other hand, KabuhayanPlus was the foundation's program that provided sustainable livelihood to vulnerable and marginalized communities. This month, BingoPlus brought this program to Southern Luzon, providing solar solutions to the Indigenous Mangyan communities, and financial assistance and aid to typhoon-stricken victims of Severe Tropical Storm "Kristine" (International name: "Trami").Previously, the foundation extended its services to the indigenous Carol-an community in Kabankalan City with a two-day optical mission, allowing the residents to avail eye care and complementary eye wear.The foundation also partnered with other health organizations and advocacies to provide support to the queer community, senior citizens and breast cancer survivors. The foundation has also turned over five sanitation facilities to the villages of Bawing, Calumpang, Tinagacan, Ligaya and San Isidro, General Santos.Under its KabuhayanPlus and KalusuganPlus programs, BingoPlus helped the residents prevent diseases with proper sanitation and access to clean water.These initiatives showed that BingoPlus was not only an avenue for Filipino entertainment, but it also paved the way for a better country for its players as it continued to grow and contribute to the economy of the country.At the recently held Asia Gaming Awards — which was part of the annual three-day Asean Gaming Summit — BingoPlus clinched the Best Reliability in Online Gaming Award because of its optimal data protection, responsible promotional practices, player experience, proven track record and operational compliance.This showed how BingoPlus, as an entertainment platform, has established itself as a leading digital entertainment gateway that players could trust.