DigiPlus Seen as Possible Candidate for City of Dreams Manila Takeover

he future of DigiPlus Interactive Corp has stirred plenty of chatter in the Philippines gaming industry after speculation tied the company to City of Dreams Manila. While rumors continue to circulate, the company has clarified that no firm deal is in place.

Good to know

• DigiPlus is best known for its BingoPlus, ArenaPlus, and GameZone brands in the online gaming market.
• City of Dreams Manila is currently operated by Melco Resorts & Entertainment under Lawrence Ho.
• The Philippine Stock Exchange asked DigiPlus to comment on a media report linking the firm to a possible casino acquisition.

The discussion started after Bilyonaryo published a piece suggesting DigiPlus could buy billionaire Lawrence Ho’s stake in City of Dreams Manila. The article framed DigiPlus as a likely candidate, pointing out that the operator has been feeling pressure from growing resistance to online gaming and might be eyeing diversification.

However, DigiPlus’ official response painted a far more cautious picture. In its letter to the Philippine Stock Exchange, the company said:

“The company continues to evaluate potential acquisitions that may complement its existing digital assets as part of its strategic expansion programme. However, no definitive agreements or plans have been finalised at this time.”

Importantly, the firm did not name City of Dreams Manila or mention Lawrence Ho in its reply.

DigiPlus’ rise in the Philippines has been rapid, with BingoPlus carving out a strong audience in e-bingo and ArenaPlus gaining traction in sports betting. Yet, moving into the land-based casino space would be a major leap. For investors and analysts, the speculation about City of Dreams Manila matters because it would signal a shift from being a purely digital operator into a hybrid gaming model.

Bilyonaryo’s reporting also suggested DigiPlus had been in talks with Melco for several months. The article claimed the company had been negotiating quietly to take over operations at the Manila casino resort, although those claims have not been confirmed.

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