Good morning. Going live is only part of the equation. International Entertainment (IEC) is targeting a late-August or September launch for Philippine online gaming under a deal that gives its subsidiary 3 percent of GGR and its DigiPlus-linked technology partner 97 percent. The first phase will feature electronic casino games, as the operator works to close several medium-risk internal control gaps identified before launch. PhilWeb, meanwhile, has put new investor Lance Gokongwei in the chairman’s seat, with plans centered on AI infrastructure. In South Korea, stronger non-rolling play lifted Shin Hwa World’s gaming revenue, but not enough to prevent a wider segment loss.
What you need to know
- International Entertainment targets an online gaming launch in late August or September under a 3%-97% GGR-sharing deal with TGXI.
- PhilWeb has elected investor and JG Summit CEO Lance Gokongwei as chairman to oversee its next phase of technology expansion.
- Shin Hwa World’s gaming revenue rose 15% in 1H26 on higher non-rolling volumes, but the segment’s loss widened to $8.5 million.
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AGB Intelligence
PHILIPPINES
IEC targets September online launch under 3%-97% GGR split
International Entertainment (IEC) expects to commercially launch its Philippine online gaming platform in late August or September. Under its agreement with DigiPlus, International Entertainment will receive 3 percent of GGR and DigiPlus 97 percent, subject to fees, taxes and other applicable deductions. The initial offering will comprise electronic casino games without live dealers, while electronic bingo, online poker and other products designed to operate through remote gaming systems will be introduced later.
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