Ben Blaschke
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DigiPlus lifts 3Q26 profitability through disciplined spending despite revenue decline
2 November 2026 at 10:03pm UTC-5
DigiPlus Interactive Corp delivered stronger profitability in the third quarter of 2026 despite softer revenues, with the Philippine online gaming operator crediting tighter cost ...
Sri Lanka pushes back launch of gambling regulatory framework to 31 December following recent delays
2 November 2026 at 6:00pm UTC-5
Sri Lanka's Gambling Regulatory Authority (GRA) is aiming to publish its long-awaited casino and online gambling regulations by 31 December after missing a series of earlier ...
Casino Plus deepens Evolution ties with first live collaboration in Philippines
1 November 2026 at 6:18pm UTC-5
Philippines casino and online gaming operator Casino Plus has become the first in the Philippines to host an offline collaboration with global giant Evolution, hosting an ...
IEC to launch fully self-operated online gaming platform at Manila’s LaVie Resort & Casino
30 October 2026 at 10:10pm UTC-4
Hong Kong-listed International Entertainment Corp (IEC) is preparing to launch a fully self-operated online gaming platform at its LaVie Resort & Casino integrated resort in ...
Bloomberry’s FUNaloMAX looks to expand Philippines digital presence with US$473,000 year-end campaign
27 October 2026 at 1:17am UTC-4
FUNaloMAX, the online gaming platform of Solaire Resort operator Bloomberry Resorts Corp, has launched a PHP30 million year-end campaign it says is designed to strengthen user ...
DigiPlus brings legendary Philippines horror anthology to life via Shake, Rattle & Roll-inspired games series
23 October 2026 at 1:22am UTC-4
The Philippines’ leading online gaming operator, DigiPlus Interactive Corp, has announced a collaboration with Regal Entertainment that will see the country’s iconic Shake ...
SkyCity’s pursuit of just two New Zealand online gaming licenses by choice: CEO
21 October 2026 at 12:53am UTC-4
SkyCity Entertainment Group CEO Jason Walbridge has explained that the company’s decision to apply for two online casino licenses rather than the maximum three allowed under New ...
Philippine regulator PAGCOR looking to launch new app identifying licensed online gambling sites in December
19 October 2026 at 5:59am UTC-4
Philippine gaming regulator PAGCOR said Monday it is targeting a December launch for its new mobile app designed to help players identify licensed online gaming platforms.
The ...
New Zealand online gaming licenses: Entain, Stake among 11 to win right to apply
13 October 2026 at 3:30am UTC-4
Entain, Stake and Betway are among 11 entities that have won the right to apply for one or more of the maximum 15 licenses available under the New Zealand’s Online Casino ...
Korean police reportedly referring Polymarket users to authorities for possible indictment
12 October 2026 at 4:35am UTC-4
Korean police have reportedly begun referring individuals found to be using global prediction platform Polymarket to the recently created Prosecution Service on illegal gambling ...
Solaire operator Bloomberry launches new OnlyFun.PH igaming and entertainment platform
8 October 2026 at 3:01am UTC-4
The Philippines’ land-based casino leader is expanding its presence in the online space with the launch of OnlyFun.PH – described as the country’s first regulated live ...
Philippine operator Casino Plus signs strategic content partnership with European games developer Peter & Sons
2 October 2026 at 1:59am UTC-4
Leading Philippine online gaming operator Casino Plus has announced a strategic content partnership with international game studio Peter & Sons through which it will introduce ...
Is the Philippines an attractive market to invest in? PAGCOR and veteran igaming executive take differing views on the details
14 September 2026 at 6:43am UTC-4
Philippine gaming regulator PAGCOR has defended its revamped regulatory framework amid an accusation by veteran igaming executive Harmen Brenninkmeijer that the country’s ...
Moody’s expects DigiPlus earnings to fall 20% this year before staging recovery through 2028 on expansion initiatives
11 September 2026 at 4:08am UTC-4
Moody’s Ratings has flagged an anticipated 20% year-on-year decline in the 2026 Adjusted EBITDA of leading Philippines online gaming operator DigiPlus Interactive Corp but ...
PhilWeb says cross-investment deal with B2B technology firm JKS is a “strategic investment”
9 September 2026 at 4:13am UTC-4
Philippines gaming platform provider PhilWeb Corp says a cross-investment deal entered into this week with local Philippine B2B technology, platform and digital infrastructure ...
