Good morning. Change reshapes the landscape. DigiPlus saw first-quarter net income fall 33 percent to $45.5 million as regulatory shifts disrupted payment channels and weaker consumer sentiment linked to a global fuel crisis weighed on performance in the Philippines. The company is responding with greater investment in its proprietary platforms and overseas growth initiatives. Meanwhile, Macau recorded 873,000 visitor arrivals during the Labor Day holiday, with mainland travelers accounting for 83 percent of inbound visitors. Looking to New Zealand, authorities are advancing a new online casino licensing regime backed by stronger enforcement powers.
What you need to know
- DigiPlus posts a sharp 1Q26 earnings decline as payment disruptions and fuel‑crisis-linked demand softness hit revenue and EBITDA.
- Macau welcomed 873,000 visitors during the five-day Labor Day Golden Week, while total border crossings rose 1.6 percent year-on-year.
- New Zealand launches online casino licensing auction with strict rules, limited permits, and tighter enforcement to regulate offshore gambling.
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AGB Intelligence
PHILIPPINES
DigiPlus 1Q profit down 33% on e-wallet restrictions
DigiPlus Interactive Corp. reported a 33 percent year-on-year drop in 1Q26 net income to $45.5 million, while EBITDA fell 42 percent to $42.3 million and revenue declined 25 percent to $279.6 million. The company attributed the weaker performance to regulatory restrictions on e-wallet access to gaming platforms and softer consumer sentiment linked to a global fuel crisis. Despite this, net income rose 15 percent quarter-on-quarter on derivative gains.
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