DIGIPLUS Interactive Corp. said it received approvals from the Western Cape Gambling and Racing Board (WCGRB), paving the way in which for its entry into South Africa, its second international market.
“South Africa is about to be DigiPlus’ second international market after the corporate’s entry into Brazil,” the corporate said in a press release on Thursday.
The listed digital entertainment provider said it secured three operator licenses from the WCGRB: a national manufacturer license, a bookmaker license, and a bookmaker premises license.
“This paves the way in which for DigiPlus’ entry into South Africa, the most important online gaming market on the continent, which is estimated to have generated $4.9 billion in gaming revenues in 2025,” it said.
The WCGRB has jurisdiction over Western Cape, which accounted for about 31% of South Africa’s online gaming revenues in 2025. The region is taken into account a key entry point for international operators as a result of its regulatory environment and digital infrastructure.
The corporate targets full business operations in Brazil in the primary half of 2026.
In November last yr, DigiPlus President Tsui Kin Ming said “I’d say sometime in early 2027, we may even do a soft launch in South Africa.”
Also last yr, DigiPlus paused the soft launch of GamePlus to refine the platform for Brazilian users. The corporate said the move would allow it to enhance product quality and higher align with local preferences, with plans to relaunch it in early 2026.
DigiPlus said its net income was regular at P12.6 billion in 2025, while revenue rose 12% to P84.2 billion from P75.2 billion in 2024, as first-half performance offset a slowdown in activity after the third-quarter delinking of electronic wallet in-app access to licensed online gaming platforms.
Earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization (EBITDA) increased 2% to P14.2 billion in 2025.
“Despite a difficult and evolving industry landscape, DigiPlus delivered a resilient performance in 2025, reflecting the strength of our platforms, disciplined execution, and the trust of our users. As we glance ahead, we remain optimistic about our growth trajectory and are confident in our ability to proceed innovating responsibly while creating long-term value,” DigiPlus Chairman Eusebio H. Tanco said.
For the fourth quarter, DigiPlus’ net income fell 36% to P2.5 billion, while revenue declined 27% to P17.3 billion, amid partial regulatory effects. EBITDA rose 52% from P2 billion, supported by improved cost controls and operations.
On the stock exchange on Thursday, shares in the corporate closed 0.13% lower at P14.98 apiece. — Alexandria Grace C. Magno