The ceremony took place in Lisbon, crowning the events of the SBC Summit.
Press release.- SOFTSWISS celebrated its success at the SBC Awards by winning in the category of Employer of the Year. The SBC Awards were held in Lisbon, crowning the events of the SBC Summit with a memorable ceremony.
The SBC Awards recognize excellence in the gaming and betting industry, offering top-tier networking opportunities in a dynamic and memorable setting. SOFTSWISS, along with industry leader Betsson Group, received the highest number of nominations, being shortlisted for eight categories. The Employer of the Year category rewards companies that provide exceptional working conditions for their employees.
SOFTSWISS experienced significant growth last year, expanding its workforce by 22 percent to over 2000 employees across 26 countries, working from comfortable offices or remotely. The employer fosters an inclusive and dynamic work environment with nearly equal male and female representation and a strong commitment to employee well-being and professional growth.
The company offers extensive development programs, with more than 800 employees participating in training initiatives and over 700 benefiting from free language courses. Employees enjoy comprehensive health insurance, flexible working options, and mental health support through the company's mental health program.
SOFTSWISS conveyed that it prioritizes employee engagement through wellness programs, environmental campaigns, charitable projects, and sports activities. Recently, the company organized community events such as missions, tree planting, and animal aid volunteering, and also participated in aid programs for flood victims in Brazil and Poland.
The company stated that through initiatives like the Book Club and the Sports Community, SOFTSWISS continues to support employee growth and foster a strong sense of participation. It encourages personal and professional achievements by offering sports compensation, celebrating special events, and managing the internal rewards store, WIN STYLE.
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Natalia Perkowska, deputy chief of Human Resources at SOFTSWISS, stated: “We are thrilled to receive such valuable recognition. Guided by core values such as ‘WE CARE’ and ‘WE SEE PEOPLE’, SOFTSWISS prioritizes the well-being, professional growth, and satisfaction of our employees. Our talented team is one of our most valuable achievements and we are very proud of it.”
This is an initiative by Deputy Dunia Jiménez to legalize online casinos.
Honduras.- Deputy Dunia Jiménez from the Salvador Party of Honduras (PSH), announced the drafting of a bill for the regulation of online casinos in the territory. Jiménez assured that legalization would increase tax revenue and create new jobs.
In statements to the local media Radio América, the deputy announced that they are holding meetings with German businessmen representing at least 34 companies in 27 countries.
“We have been working on the draft bill for about two months, with which we seek to have a regulation of online casinos,” the parliamentarian pointed out.
“Not only Hondurans will be able to play, but also, players worldwide,” explained the official, who points out the intention to collect taxes from international players and emphasized that, in addition to collecting taxes, jobs would be generated in the Central American nation.
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In this regard, Jiménez explained that with that 10 percent tax it would be used in the health sector for medical supplies and cardiovascular devices. The deputy from PSH for Cortés recalled that the above must be governed by Honduran law in order to capture those resources. Therefore, the Ministry of Interior and Justice would be in charge of the regulatory norms and concluded: “Observations that may have about this project will be heard.”
