Various games of chance are very common in the Philippines. Filipinos enjoy this kind of game during their leisure time, and it has been their source of entertainment. Different games of chance, such as the color game, pula-puti or red-white, coin toss, and bingo, can usually be played in a perya. A perya is a traditional traveling carnival or fair, commonly seen at local festivals and community fiestas, which also feature several other attractions like carousels and Ferris wheels, as well as live performances like magic shows and mime acts.

Peryas and other games of chance like Bingo are not only sources of entertainment for most Filipinos but have also become part of the country’s culture and tradition. Even now, most people still enjoy playing Bingo as it brings people together and serves as a social event where family, friends, and the community have fun together. Bingo is played using a bingo card with a grid of 25 numbers. The caller will announce random numbers, and if the numbers called out are present on the card, the player marks them off. Then, the first player to have 5 numbers in a row wins the game.

Now, playing bingo has become more convenient due to its accessibility in malls and even online. Thanks to virtual versions of bingo, more people can enjoy this classic and iconic game from the comfort of their homes.

BingoPlus, a provider of various online games, decided to create a virtual version of the Filipino favorite, Bingo, in response to the evolving leisure and entertainment landscape in the country. Since the onset of the pandemic, BingoPlus has fully transitioned from physical bingo stores to the convenience of players’ homes through mobile applications. Its official launch in January 2022, revealing Poker, Bingo, and Perya games as the main games, marked the introduction of the first live-streaming bingo platform and has since played a pivotal role in shaping the leisure and entertainment industry in the country. Its Sub-brand, BingoPlus Poker, was later launched in December 2023.

BingoPlus places utmost importance on its users’ experience. It was established to fulfill Filipinos' leisure and entertainment needs. Besides bingo, the brand offers several other games, such as tong-its, casino slots, and pusoy. BingoPlus has expanded its vision to integrate and digitize traditional games, starting with bingo and progressing towards more Filipino staples such as poker and perya games like color games and pula-puti along with other games included in the app like Tongits Plus, Bingo Mega, Bingo Rush, and Bingo Boom.

Because of its engaging interface, credibility, and convenience, BingoPlus was welcomed and has been fully enjoyed by users. Because of that, the brand is bringing in more fun and entertainment through game diversification and creating a solidified digital platform while providing unforgettable user experiences and innovation to the gaming system. Diversifying the digital pinoy games was a result of the company’s take on the “what if” ideas and challenging the norm while also acknowledging the stability in tradition.

BingoPlus' goal is to more than just offer a wider variety of online Filipino games.  They also strive to ensure a remarkable and entertaining gaming experience by expanding their platform's capabilities. This includes the establishment of BingoPlus Studios that livestream bingo shows and simulcast on the BingoPlus App 24/7. BingoPlus also ensures that traditional bingo is sustained by improving the bingo hubs and making it more accessible to everyone. Currently, BingoPlus has more than 140 BingoPlus stores across key entertainment centers in the country, including Davao City and Cebu City, among others.

“BingoPlus has reintroduced itself as “your comprehensive entertainment and amusement platform in the country,” where you can enjoy more Filipino staple games like poker and perya games just in the comfort of your homes while having the chance to win more and more prizes. We work to bring more enjoyment to events that are deeply rooted in Filipino culture like festivals, concerts, and pageants, through online platforms to ensure no one misses out on the fun. Doing so makes us relatable and relevant to Filipinos,” Rafael Jasper Vicencio, president of AB Leisure Exponent Inc., mentioned in an interview.

More than that, BingoPlus assures users of its secured gaming platform. Since BingoPlus primarily functions as an online gaming platform, the brand has established multiple cybersecurity systems that secure the users’ privacy and safety. It includes sending a “One-Time-Pin,” requiring an identification card on the “Know Your Client” feature and creating partnerships with financial merchants like GCash, Pay Maya, QR Ph, Grab Pay, InstaPay, and over-the-counter deposit in SM, 7-Eleven, BingoPlus branches, Security Bank, and M Lhuillier, for a safe and secured deposit and withdrawals of winnings.

DigiPlus Interactive Corp.’s President, Andy Tsui, stated, “Part of providing a top tier and quality gaming experience is establishing safe gaming and cyberspace for our users. BingoPlus is composed of a talented and highly skilled pool of diverse individuals that keep the game fun while keeping it safe.”

BingoPlus is dedicated not only to enhancing the Filipinos’ gaming experience while making it accessible and safe, but it also promises to preserve the culture of playing traditional Filipino games like bingo. Download the app now on Android and IOS, and get a chance to win prizes.