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#BREAKTHESTIGMA: SKS365 launches the ‘Wellbeing & Mental Health’ initiative for its employees
The 3-month initiative, which will run across all the Group’s international locations, kicks off with the ‘Wellness Time’: working hours become (paid) time off to take care of your wellbeing.
This autumn, a brand-new initiative is about to be launched for SKS365 Group’s employees. In-person and group learning sessions, on-site professional counselling with expert therapists, nutritional advice, and support for each person’s ongoing practice, are all the initiatives in the pipeline aimed at one single goal: wellbeing and mental health care.
The initiative consists of a program of events over a three-month-long journey, across SKS365’s four locations – Serbia, Malta, Austria and Italy – starting today, October 10th, when World Mental Health Day celebrates awareness of this issue, against all clichés and stigma related to mental disorders. Hence, the hashtag which SKS365 will also use to promote its Mental Health Project:
“#BREAKTHESTIGMA is a crucial part of our mental health campaign, whose mission is to raise awareness and tackle all discrimination for those facing mental struggles, – commented Brian Dean, Chief People Officer of SKS365 –. The COVID-19 pandemic, climate change, tensions in Eurozone and the looming energy crisis have underscored just how critical mental health and wellbeing are for all people regardless of their gender, nationality or job title. With the launch the WORK.LIVE.PLAY, one year ago, we brought these themes to the forefront of the People agenda. Now, with this Mental Health initiative, we are going to consolidate and embed our people-oriented approach, which is the very heart of our company culture”.
Back in September 2021, SKS365 launched a new, dynamic and working model which re-shapes the relationship between employer and employee. Embracing the complexities that exist in day to day, its strength and innovation lie in the personalization of the working routine based on a balance between the needs and requirements of each employee and the function and role he covers within the organization. WORK.LIVE.PLAY. is a concept that evolves over time, thanks to a constant collection of feedback from employees, with no changes to hours per week, no adjustments to salaries, annual leaves and holidays or, least of all the allowances.
The Wellbeing & Mental Health initiative, in fact, in addition to the contribution of health professionals and planned activities – from meditation classes to support groups among colleagues – formalises the Wellness Time initiative: a program of monthly days in which all employees are given a half day back to spend it as they prefer outside the office, without having this time deducted from their monthly salary. In addition to this, the next 3 months agenda is plenty of wellbeing initiatives, social events, motivational talks, engagement activities, yoga and fitness sessions, together with nutritional advice, in order to promote good and healthy habits: “All the initiatives we are going to deliver to our people are the result of our efforts to create and nurture a thriving work environment where people feel valued, appreciated and supported in voicing their needs” – explained Dean.
The ultimate goal is to create a support system and permanently embed mental health and wellness into SKS365’s company culture – WORK.LIVE.PLAY.
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Former WBC cruiserweight champion to appear at PartyPoker Tour UK stops and take part in online activations.
PartyPoker has appointed former WBC Cruiserweight World Champion Tony Bellew as a brand ambassador for the remainder of 2026, with appearances tied to the operator’s live PartyPoker Tour and online poker offering.
The company said Bellew will be “a regular face” at its remaining UK tour stops this season following an earlier appearance at the PartyPoker Tour Birmingham. Bellew will also take part in online activity linked to the PartyPoker schedule.
“I had such a great time at the PartyPoker Tour Birmingham. The atmosphere, the people and the passion for the game were incredible. I’m really excited to be joining the PartyPoker team for the rest of the year, getting involved at the live events, meeting players and seeing where the cards take me,” Bellew said.
PartyPoker said Bellew is scheduled to attend each remaining UK stop on the 2026 PartyPoker Tour: London in July, Glasgow in August, Cork in November, and London in December. The operator also referenced a series of exclusive online events running alongside the live calendar.
The post Tony Bellew signs as PartyPoker brand ambassador through 2026 appeared first on EE Gaming | Global iGaming & Tech Intelligence Hub.
Cease-and-desist letters cite alleged felonies and underage access tied to BetOpenly, Bookmaker, Club WPT Online Poker, Kutt Inc., and Raffle Creator.
The Arizona Department of Gaming said it has issued cease-and-desist orders to five online platforms—BetOpenly, Bookmaker, Club WPT Online Poker, Kutt Inc., and Raffle Creator—after investigations that the Department says involved alleged illegal gambling activity and underage access in Arizona.
In its announcement, the Department said each enforcement action alleges conduct giving rise to three felonies under Arizona law: promotion of gambling, illegal control of an enterprise, and money laundering. The agency cited Arizona’s prohibition on gambling unless specifically authorized (Ariz. Rev. Stat. Tit. 13, Ch. 33) and said the legal gambling age in the state is 21.
“Arizona is taking decisive action against illegal gambling operators that put Arizonans at risk,” said Jackie Johnson, Department Director. “Our top priority is protecting Arizonans and I’m grateful for the efforts of our intelligence unit led by Chief Law Enforcement Officer Doug Jensen to do just that. Through these cease-and-desist orders we are putting operators on notice: their conduct runs contrary to Arizona law and they must stop promoting illegal gambling.”
The Department’s letters describe different alleged violations by operator. For BetOpenly, the Department said peer-to-peer gambling rules prohibit third-party benefit, and alleged the platform benefited via a commission structure while enabling event wagering and daily fantasy sports contests without the required state licenses, including availability to underage Arizonans. For Bookmaker, the Department said its investigation found wagering on horse racing, casino games, and sports betting without an event wagering license or an advanced deposit wagering provider license, adding that online casino games are not legal in Arizona.
For Club WPT Online Poker, the Department alleged the platform enabled individuals under 21 in Arizona to enter pay-to-play online poker tournaments for prizes while using deceptive “no purchase necessary” language; the Department said online poker is illegal in Arizona. For Kutt Inc., the Department said Arizona “social” gambling prohibits third-party benefit and directed the operator to stop allowing Arizona users to deposit money and wager on sports, politics, pop culture, and casino-style games. For Raffle Creator, the Department said the operator did not meet requirements that allow Arizona nonprofits to conduct lawful raffles and alleged it allowed people under 21 to purchase tickets for prize chances.
The Department said the notified entities are directed to immediately stop all gambling operations and activities in Arizona “whether through mobile applications, online, or otherwise,” and to cease any future illegal gambling in the state. It added that future actions may include criminal charges or civil action against entities, principals, and employees, and that operators “may be subject to a potential award of restitution” and forfeiture of monies acquired due to the alleged conduct.
The post Arizona regulator orders five operators to stop alleged illegal gambling activity appeared first on EE Gaming | Global iGaming & Tech Intelligence Hub.
Tony Bellew has officially joined the PartyPoker Brand Ambassador team for the remainder of 2026, strengthening the brand’s growing roster of ambassadors and reinforcing its commitment to bringing poker to a wider audience.
A former WBC Cruiserweight World Champion and one of Britain’s most recognisable sporting personalities, Bellew will play an active role across both PartyPoker’s live tour and online offering throughout the rest of the year.
Speaking about joining the team, Tony Bellew said: “I had such a great time at the PartyPoker Tour Birmingham. The atmosphere, the people and the passion for the game were incredible. I’m really excited to be joining the PartyPoker team for the rest of the year, getting involved at the live events, meeting players and seeing where the cards take me.”
His return follows a hugely successful appearance at the PartyPoker Tour Birmingham earlier this year, where he embraced the atmosphere, spent time with players and immersed himself in the event. After thoroughly enjoying the experience, Bellew will now become a regular face at the remaining UK stops on the PartyPoker Tour throughout the rest of the 2026 season.
As part of his ambassadorial role, Bellew will attend every remaining UK stop PartyPoker Tour in 2026:
- London – July
- Glasgow – August
- Cork – November
- London – December
With four live festival stops and a series of exclusive online events still to come, players will have plenty of opportunities to meet Bellew at the tables throughout the remainder of the 2026 PartyPoker calendar. Look out for opportunities to take him on online, and at the PartyPoker Tour in Glasgow, Cork and London.
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