DigiPlus responds to reports of possible City of Dreams Manila acquisition
The company clarified that while it continues to evaluate expansion opportunities, no agreement has been reached regarding Melco Resorts’ stake in the integrated resort.
Key points:
– DigiPlus Interactive addressed reports linking it to the purchase of Melco Resorts’ stake in City of Dreams Manila
– The company said it is assessing acquisitions but has not finalised any deal
– Melco had earlier announced plans to divest under an “asset light” strategy
DigiPlus Interactive Corp has issued a clarification following reports suggesting it could acquire Melco Resorts & Entertainment’s stake in City of Dreams Manila.
The gaming technology company confirmed it is evaluating potential acquisitions but stressed that no definitive agreements have been made.
The statement was released in response to an 18 September article from Bilyonaryo, which reported that DigiPlus had emerged as the leading contender to acquire Melco’s share in the Manila integrated resort. According to the article, negotiations had been ongoing for several months.
Melco, led by Lawrence Ho, first signalled in February 2025 that it was considering “strategic alternatives” for its Philippine interest as part of an asset-light strategy.
By May, the company confirmed that discussions with potential buyers were already underway.
Good to know: City of Dreams Manila is jointly owned with Belle Corporation, which holds a 50% interest
Last week, DigiPlus introduced a surety bond scheme in partnership with PhilFirst to safeguard player funds, providing up to PHP 1m ($17,532) in coverage per customer at no additional cost.
The reported talks come at a time when the Philippine gaming industry has been navigating regulatory changes and softer arrivals from key markets such as South Korea and China.
Analysts suggest that acquiring a land-based asset like City of Dreams could diversify DigiPlus’ portfolio.
DigiPlus said in its filing: “The company continues to evaluate potential acquisitions that may complement its existing digital assets as part of its strategic expansion program. However, no definitive agreements or plans have been finalised at this time.”
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