{"id":777021004,"date":"2024-11-26T09:22:17","date_gmt":"2024-11-26T12:22:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/focusgn.com\/asia-pacific\/?p=777021004"},"modified":"2026-04-22T03:51:20","modified_gmt":"2026-04-22T06:51:20","slug":"lottery-in-the-philippines-bingoplus-awards-record-jackpot","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/focusgn.com\/asia-pacific\/lottery-in-the-philippines-bingoplus-awards-record-jackpot","title":{"rendered":"Lottery in the Philippines: BingoPlus awards record jackpot"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>A symbolic cheque was presented at a ceremony at Diamond Hotel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<p>The Philippines.- <strong>BingoPlus<\/strong> has awarded its largest jackpot yet: <strong>PHP154m (US$2.73m)<\/strong>. The winner was a 32-year-old mother from Bukidnon who travelled to Manila to receive a symbolic cheque during a ceremony at Diamond Hotel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As usual, <strong>DigiPlus<\/strong>, the parent company of BingoPlus, invited the jackpot winner to participate in a private financial coaching session with financial expert <strong>Armand Bengco<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Eusebio Tanco<\/strong>, chairman of DigiPlus Interactive, said: &#8220;At DigiPlus, we are honoured to create life-changing moments and multiply the fun that our games bring to our players. The PHP154 million jackpot is a testament to the possibilities we offer, but delivering such opportunities also comes with a responsibility we take seriously.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8220;Through our Pusta de Peligro campaign and the initiatives of BingoPlus Foundation, we are committed to promoting responsible gaming by empowering players with the knowledge and tools to make smart and informed choices. Every win should be a celebration, and we\u2019re here to help ensure those moments are enjoyed responsibly and sustainably.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8220;The coaching session builds on the success of Tamang Panalo, a seminar hosted by the BingoPlus Foundation just two weeks ago, where Mr. Bengco shared actionable financial strategies to help players make the most of their wins. These programs, part of the broader Pusta de Peligro campaign, underscore DigiPlus\u2019 dedication to promoting responsible gaming and equipping players with lifelong skills for financial management.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"487\" src=\"https:\/\/focusgn.com\/asia-pacific\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2024\/11\/Captura-de-pantalla-2024-11-27-092543-900x487.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-777021058\" srcset=\"https:\/\/focusgn.com\/asia-pacific\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2024\/11\/Captura-de-pantalla-2024-11-27-092543-900x487.jpg 900w, https:\/\/focusgn.com\/asia-pacific\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2024\/11\/Captura-de-pantalla-2024-11-27-092543.jpg 1282w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">In a press conference following the event, the jackpot winner offers advice to fellow players on responsible gaming. Source: DigiPlus.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p><strong>Andy Tsui<\/strong>, president of DigiPlus Interactive, said: \u201cWe are deeply honoured to witness this historic moment with you. Today is a celebration not just of your win but of the endless possibilities our games can create. To our jackpot winner, congratulations! Thank you for trusting us to be part of your journey. May your story inspire others to dream big, play smart, and embrace the exciting opportunities ahead.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">DigiPlus launches responsible gaming campaign in the Philippines<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>DigiPlus<\/strong>\u00a0and its social development branch,\u00a0<strong>BingoPlus Foundation<\/strong>, have launched a campaign to educate Filipino players about responsible gaming. Dubbed \u201cPusta de Peligro\u201d, it aims to provide tools to make informed decisions and manage gaming.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The campaign uses the term Petsa de Peligro, which refers to the necessity for caution before paydays in the Philippines, as a metaphor for times when players should be careful in their gaming. According to DigiPlus, it aligns with the Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR)\u2019s initiatives to ensure safe and responsible gaming.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>See also:&nbsp;<\/strong><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/focusgn.com\/asia-pacific\/lottery-in-the-philippines-digiplus-net-income-up-314-in-first-nine-months-of-the-year\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Digiplus net income up 314% in first nine months of the year<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>On November 14, DigiPlus and BingoPlus Foundation hosted a hybrid talk show at their headquarters, attended by over 200 participants both in-person and online. Teresita Cambe-Castillo, a licensed psychologist, chairperson of the Seagulls Flock Organization, and a member of the International Gambling Certification Board, shared insights on identifying signs of excessive gaming and how to provide mental health assistance to oneself or others. Meanwhile, financial expert Armand Bengco discussed how to maintain their winnings by managing money effectively, creating an entertainment budget and spending wisely.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>See also:<\/strong>&nbsp;<a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/focusgn.com\/asia-pacific\/casinos-in-the-philippines-ggr-up-37-5-for-q3\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Casinos in the Philippines: GGR up 37.5% for Q3<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A symbolic cheque was presented at a ceremony at Diamond Hotel.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":176,"featured_media":777021005,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"is_press_release":false,"is_interview":false,"is_opinion":false,"focusai_summary":"DigiPlus, parent company of BingoPlus, has awarded its largest jackpot of PHP154m (US$2.73m) in the Philippines. Concurrently, DigiPlus and its BingoPlus Foundation have launched the \"Pusta de Peligro\" responsible gaming campaign, offering financial coaching and mental health insights, aligning with PAGCOR's initiatives. This strategic move underscores the operator's commitment to responsible gaming alongside significant player payouts.","focusai_entities":"DigiPlus, BingoPlus, BingoPlus Foundation, Armand Bengco, Eusebio Tanco, Andy Tsui, Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation, PAGCOR, Teresita Cambe-Castillo, Seagulls Flock Organization, International Gambling Certification Board","focusai_location":"Philippines, Manila, Bukidnon","focusai_target_profile":"ceo_executive (0.9), regulator (0.95), compliance_legal (0.9), operator_casino (0.85), marketing_crm (0.8), investor_analyst (0.85), journalist_researcher (0.8)","focusai_suggestions":[{"label":"Impact on DigiPlus's GGR?","query":"How might DigiPlus's significant jackpot payout and concurrent responsible gaming campaign influence its Gross Gaming Revenue (GGR) and Net Gaming Revenue (NGR) trajectories in the Philippine market, considering player acquisition and retention dynamics?"},{"label":"PAGCOR's regulatory response?","query":"What specific regulatory frameworks or compliance mandates from PAGCOR does DigiPlus's 'Pusta de Peligro' campaign directly address, and how might this initiative influence future B2C licensing requirements or industry-wide responsible gaming standards?"}],"footnotes":""},"categories":[157,16333],"tags":[24370],"class_list":["post-777021004","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-business-news","category-south-east-asia-news","tag-digiplus"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/focusgn.com\/asia-pacific\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/777021004","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/focusgn.com\/asia-pacific\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/focusgn.com\/asia-pacific\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/focusgn.com\/asia-pacific\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/176"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/focusgn.com\/asia-pacific\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=777021004"}],"version-history":[{"count":4,"href":"https:\/\/focusgn.com\/asia-pacific\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/777021004\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":777021059,"href":"https:\/\/focusgn.com\/asia-pacific\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/777021004\/revisions\/777021059"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/focusgn.com\/asia-pacific\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/777021005"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/focusgn.com\/asia-pacific\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=777021004"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/focusgn.com\/asia-pacific\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=777021004"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/focusgn.com\/asia-pacific\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=777021004"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}