DigiPlus Obtains South African Gaming Licenses, Signaling a Major Expansion Effort

(AsiaGameHub) –   DigiPlus Interactive Corp., an online gaming operator listed in the Philippines, has secured essential online gaming licenses from the Western Cape Gambling and Racing Board in South Africa. This move paves the path for the company to enter what it deems to be the largest online gaming market in Africa.

In a disclosure to the Philippine Stock Exchange, DigiPlus noted that the gaming industry in the country produced approximately $4.9 billion in revenue during 2025. This authorization comes after the company submitted its application in late September and sets the stage for DigiPlus to launch operations within the nation.

The regulatory body in the Western Cape awarded DigiPlus three distinct authorizations: a national manufacturer license, a bookmaker license, and a bookmaker premises license. This board supervises gambling operations in the Western Cape province, which centers around Cape Town.

DigiPlus highlighted that the Western Cape possesses some of the most advanced digital infrastructure and a well-defined regulatory structure. Consequently, this region is a favored entry point for operators in the country, accounting for roughly 31% of the total online gaming revenue in South Africa’s online gambling sector.

Having received the necessary approvals, the company is now poised to enter a high-growth market—South Africa—marking its second international expansion after its move into Brazil.

Regarding its current domestic operations in the Philippines, DigiPlus runs multiple platforms, including BingoPlus, the nation’s first locally licensed and government-sanctioned online bingo platform; ArenaPlus, a sports betting service; and GameZone, a casual gaming offering. Furthermore, DigiPlus maintains nationwide casino slot machine and arcade operations, which constitute the foundation of its domestic business model.

DigiPlus recorded a fourth-quarter net income of PHP2.5 billion (about $41.9 million), representing a 36% drop from the previous year; revenue for the same quarter reached PHP17.3 billion, a 27% year-on-year decline. Despite these decreases, DigiPlus has announced a dividend of $64 million for the fiscal year concluding December 31, 2025.

Alongside its expansion into these new territories, DigiPlus is seeking to acquire convertible notes worth $204.1 million from Hong Kong-listed International Entertainment Corp. Completing this transaction would grant DigiPlus control over the New Coast Hotel Manila, which is currently undergoing redevelopment into an integrated resort.