DigiPlus Interactive [PLUS 12.76, down 4.6%; 79% avgVol] [link] reported a Q1 net income of P2.0 billion, up 370% y/y from its Q1/23 net income of P0.4 billion. PLUS attributed its performance to revenue increases in all of its material business segments: retail games (+237%), casino rental income (+30%), hosting fees (+19%), and other leases (+12%). In the “FUTURE PLANS” portion of the Management’s Discussion and Analysis section, PLUS said that it “continues to execute on its... vision to be the number one digital entertainment group in the Philippines.” PLUS said that it is looking to boost customer retention through the use of “big data technologies” and plans to “embark on aggressive marketing efforts” to “enhance customer engagement.” The group’s Franchise Fees and Taxes expense grew 201% y/y to P6.8 billion, but this is the amount that PLUS pays PAGCOR and the government as a percentage of its gross gaming revenue.