DigiPlus Interactive Corp., the country’s leading online gaming provider, has pushed back the scheduled relaunch of its Brazilian operations and the start of its South Africa venture as it adapts to local market requirements.

Andy Tsui, DigiPlus president, said the company now expects to relaunch its platform in Brazil before the end of the second quarter of 2026.

“As of today, we're in the final stage of preparing for the launch. We do expect that we will relaunch the Brazil platform before the end of the second quarter,” Tsui said during the Philippine Stock Exchange’s STAR Investors Day.

The move marked a shift from Digiplus’ initial target of early this year, which previously conducted a three-week test run in the Latin American country but chose to suspend operations to refine its marketing and localize product offerings.

In South Africa, DigiPlus has also adjusted its entry timeline to the second or third quarter of 2027. This follows the company’s receipt of key regulatory approvals in April 2026 from the Western Cape Gambling and Racing Board.

The licenses, which include national manufacturer and bookmaker permits, allow DigiPlus to operate in a province that accounts for roughly 31 percent of South Africa’s online gaming revenue.

Digiplus is currently recruiting a local team to build the South African business from the ground up, a process Tsui said typically requires nine to 12 months.

“We expect that the launch for South Africa will be sometime in the second or third quarter of 2027,” he said, adding that the company is applying lessons learned from its initial foray into Brazil to streamline the process.

The international expansion is part of a broader strategy to secure medium- to long-term growth as the firm faces a more restrictive regulatory environment and shifting payment landscapes in the Philippine market.

While the domestic business remains the primary driver, Tsui expressed confidence that the overseas ventures will provide necessary diversification and incremental revenue over time.

The South African market represents a significant opportunity, with total online gaming revenues on the continent's largest market estimated at $4.9 billion as of 2025.