DIGIPLUS Interactive Corp.
on Tuesday reported a 12-percent decline in net income to P8.9 billion in the first nine months of 2026, from P10.11 billion last year, as weaker gaming revenues weighed on earnings despite improved operating efficiency.The operator of BingoPlus, ArenaPlus and GameZone said net gaming revenue (NGR) after tax fell 17 percent year-on-year to P16.2 billion as of September amid a weaker macroeconomic environment.DigiPlus President Ping Chen said the company would continue prioritizing operating efficiency while expanding its user base.“We remain focused on sustainable growth through self-development of compelling content, stronger user acquisitions and retention, and disciplined spending on A&P and investments,” he said.Earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization (Ebitda), meanwhile, dropped 25.4 percent to P8.3 billion from P11.13 billion.Despite the year-on-year declines, DigiPlus said profitability margins improved in the third quarter, with Ebitda edging up 0.3 percent quarter-on-quarter to P2.9 billion.Its Ebitda margin expanded by four percentage points to 22 percent, reflecting more effective advertising and promotional spending, optimized direct gaming costs and tighter operating expense controls.The company’s NGR after-tax....
