DigiPlus said it is evaluating a possible acquisition of the Manila Diamond Hotel in the Philippines, but has made no decision. The company said any expansion involving the hotel properties requires review by the Philippine Competition Commission; it expects such reviews to take six to nine months.
DigiPlus’s acquisition remains undecided, and competition review could take six to nine months, affecting expansion planning.
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Maybank Investment Bank said Philippine land-based casinos could face pressure in the second half of 2026 from inflation, utility costs and weaker VIP demand. The bank cited a possible industry gross gaming revenue decline of up to 19%; PAGCOR chairman and CEO Alejandro Tengco said GGR could fall to PHP320 billion or US$5.20 billion in 2026, from PHP396.14 billion in 2025.
International Entertainment Corporation will enter Philippine online gaming through a non-exclusive agreement with DigiPlus subsidiary TGXI, according to the company. The arrangement connects LaVie Resort & Casino Manila to TGXI’s platform, with the operator retaining responsibility for licensing, reporting, audits and compliance and access restricted to Philippine IP addresses.
New Coast Leisure, an indirect subsidiary of International Entertainment Corporation, signed a non-exclusive cooperation agreement with DigiPlus subsidiary TGXI on 9 June, according to an IEC filing. The arrangement covers online games and platform services linked to LaVie Resort & Casino Manila, subject to PAGCOR approval and applicable rules; New Coast Leisure remains responsible for its licences, reporting and compliance.
Maybank Securities cut its DigiPlus revenue forecasts by 12% for 2026 and 18% for 2027, citing expectations of fewer monthly active users as the company shifts towards monetising existing customers. The brokerage expects margins to improve, partly following a commercial agreement with International Entertainment that Maybank said allows DigiPlus to apply a lower tax rate to integrated casinos. Maybank also said its forecasts exclude potential contributions from DigiPlus operations in South Africa and Brazil.
International Entertainment Corp (IEC) is considering an expansion into online gaming in the Philippines and has identified a potential target, according to company disclosures. Its subsidiary New Coast Leisure is assessing legal compliance and internal controls; negotiations are under way, and no completed transaction is reported.