DigiPlus halts Brazil on-line gaming platform, says getting ready for native recreation in early 2026

Philippines-listed and -licensed on-line gaming operator DigiPlus Interactive Corp introduced on Friday what it described as a “strategic pause” of its first Brazilian model, GamePlus. The suspension of operations took impact instantly.

The announcement got here weeks after September 22, when DigiPlus launched GamePlus – its first worldwide model – within the South American nation.

“Over the past three weeks, DigiPlus has used the soft-launch period as a live learning laboratory, capturing valuable insights into Brazilian player behaviour, cultural preferences, and entertainment dynamics,” the agency mentioned in a press launch.

It added: “These findings will be instrumental in sharpening the company’s research and development and guiding the design of a uniquely local game experience.”

The agency didn’t present particulars on the efficiency of GamePlus through the three weeks it was lively.

The launch cited Eusebio Tanco, chairman of DigiPlus, as saying: “We are taking the strategic step to pause GamePlus in Brazil so we can come back stronger with a digital entertainment offering that is not only locally relevant but also resonates deeply with Brazilian culture and entertainment habits.”

The agency acknowledged that the short-term pause “forms part of DigiPlus’ long-term strategy to prioritise quality, cultural resonance, and sustainability”.

It mentioned that groups in its Philippines headquarters and in Brazil had been “now channelling their efforts toward the development of a self-developed, best-in-class, and locally innovative product offering slated for a full-scale relaunch in early 2026”.

In the Philippines, DigiPlus operates BingoPlus, described because the nation’s first government-approved on-line bingo platform. It additionally runs ArenaPlus, a sportsbook, and GameZone, a platform for informal and arcade gaming.

Last week, the agency introduced that it had signed an unique partnership settlement with Philippine payments cost service supplier Bayad “to expand over-the-counter or physical payment options” for gamers of DigiPlus’s on-line platforms within the Asian nation.

DigiPlus can also be persevering with with its plans for worldwide growth past Brazil. In late September, the corporate mentioned it had “formally filed” three online-related licence functions with the Western Cape Gambling and Racing Board (WCGRB) in South Africa.