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SOFTSWISS Certified as Great Place to Work®

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2 years ago

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January 26, 2024

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Zoltan Tundik

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SOFTSWISS, a global leader in technology and iGaming solutions, has been honoured with the Great Place To Work® certificate in Poland. This certification, issued by the namesake international research and consulting institute, recognises employers worldwide for creating outstanding workplace environments. It is awarded through anonymous employee feedback and corporate culture analysis.

The certificate underscores SOFTSWISS’ commitment to fostering an environment where tech and iGaming professionals can thrive and develop their expertise. The working conditions at SOFTSWISS align with international standards, ensuring every team member can excel in a globally competitive and innovative setting.

The Great Place To Work® title is awarded based on employee feedback using a rigorous methodology. In an anonymous survey, participants assess various aspects of corporate culture, including respect and fairness demonstrated by management, trust and pride in the organisation, team spirit, management practices, workplace safety, ethics, values, and others.

SOFTSWISS previously earned the title of Workplace of the Year at Sigma Europe 2022, and the recent attainment of the Great Place To Work® certificate in Poland further establishes its status as a leading employer in the industry.

In its offices in Malta, Poland, and Georgia, SOFTSWISS empowers its employees to innovate and create cutting-edge IT products for diverse global clients. This approach has led to notable growth. The company now employs over 2,000 experts, with 450 working in Poland at development centres in Poznan and Warsaw.

The company has a well-established remote work system, allowing employees to choose the format that suits them best – whether working from home, in a modern office, or a combination of both.

The emphasis on a comfortable and productive work setting ensures that every new specialist joining the team, regardless of location, feels valued and respected. This environment enables talented individuals to unleash their potential and contribute to the global online entertainment industry.

Natalia Perkowska, Co-Chief HR Officer at SOFTSWISS, comments: “People stand at the heart of SOFTSWISS, forming the pivotal asset that aligns with our fundamental core value, ‘WE SEE PEOPLE’. We have always aimed to ensure that each specialist can realise their potential and feel their contribution to the team’s collective mission. We strive to provide our employees with a high quality of life and are delighted to receive such high praise from our employees. The Great Place To Work® certification is especially valuable to us”.

With this certification and survey ratings, SOFTSWISS can now compete in the “Best Workplaces in Poland 2024” contest, ready to showcase its stature as a nurturing, dynamic workplace in the tech and iGaming industries.

About SOFTSWISS

SOFTSWISS is an international iGaming company supplying certified software solutions for managing gambling operations. The expert team, which counts over 2000 employees, is based in Malta, Poland, and Georgia. SOFTSWISS holds a number of gaming licences and provides one-stop-shop iGaming software solutions. The company has a vast product portfolio, including the Online Casino Platform, the Game Aggregator with thousands of casino games, the Affilka affiliate platform, the Sportsbook software and the Jackpot Aggregator. In 2013, SOFTSWISS was the first in the world to introduce a Bitcoin-optimised online casino solution.

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When LATAM gambles: Blask reveals seasonality patterns across six countries

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February 12, 2026

By

Wladimir P.

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Brazil, Argentina, Mexico, Chile, Peru and Colombia represent six distinct iGaming markets — each with its own regulatory framework, player base and cultural rhythms. Yet beneath these differences lie powerful shared drivers: domestic football seasons concluding in Q4, mandatory year-end bonuses injecting billions into local economies, and national holidays that stretch into multi-day celebrations.

Using Blask’s Seasonality feature, player activity across all six countries was analyzed to map engagement peaks by month, day and hour. While regional trends are visible, the execution varies sharply at the local level.

Here’s what the data reveals.

Brazil: The Q4 Convergence Effect

In Brazil, November and December form a clear peak driven by three converging factors.

The Brasileirão season concludes in early December, with title races and relegation battles intensifying betting activity. At the same time, the Copa Libertadores semifinals and final fall in October and November — and Brazilian clubs’ recent dominance has kept engagement high.

The economic boost comes from the décimo terceiro, Brazil’s mandatory 13th salary paid in two instalments by November 30 and December 20. In 2024 alone, it injected R$321 billion into the economy, increasing disposable income during football’s decisive phase.

Saturday edges out Sunday as the top-performing day, reflecting the league’s fixture concentration. Weekends dominate overall, with a pronounced spike between 1 AM and 5 AM on Friday-to-Saturday nights — a sign that late-night casino sessions complement live sports betting.

Argentina: Aguinaldo and League Finals

December leads the calendar in Argentina, driven by the Liga Profesional’s mid-December conclusion and the aguinaldo, the country’s mandatory 13th salary paid by June 30 and December 18.

Sunday ranks highest for engagement, closely followed by Saturday, aligning with concentrated weekend fixtures. The peak activity window — midnight to 3 AM on Saturday-to-Sunday nights — reflects pre-match anticipation and late-night casino play following the workweek.

The pattern closely mirrors Brazil’s Q4 surge, but with a stronger Sunday bias.

Mexico: Liguilla and Late-Night Culture

December again stands out, coinciding with the Liga MX Apertura playoffs (Liguilla) and the championship final in mid-December. The aguinaldo — at least 15 days’ salary, paid by December 20 — provides additional liquidity at the same time.

Sunday leads weekly activity, with Saturday close behind. However, Mexico’s most distinctive feature is its consistent 2–3 AM activity peak across all days, amplified on weekends.

This pattern suggests a strong late-night gambling culture, where casino verticals such as slots, crash games and live dealer experiences drive engagement alongside sports betting.

Chile: September Over December

Unlike its regional peers, Chile’s biggest month is September — not December.

The surge is powered by Fiestas Patrias (September 18–19), the country’s most significant national celebration. When calendar alignment allows, festivities can stretch into a full week, with fondas, music and social gatherings creating a nationwide party atmosphere that extends into online gambling.

Saturday is the dominant day, with activity elevated throughout. Peaks occur around midnight on Friday-to-Saturday nights and again during Saturday afternoon (3–5 PM), indicating a blend of late-night casino play and daytime sports betting.

Peru: The Purple Month Effect

October and November represent Peru’s peak period, with November slightly ahead.

The Clausura tournament reaches its decisive stretch in early November, while October is dominated by Señor de los Milagros — the country’s largest religious festival. Celebrations extend into All Saints’ Day (November 1) and Day of the Dead (November 2), creating a sustained festive period.

Unlike Brazil and Mexico, Peru’s engagement is concentrated during daytime weekend hours, particularly morning and afternoon. This suggests a stronger alignment with live Liga 1 fixtures rather than late-night casino sessions.

Colombia: Primetime Precision

In Colombia, November leads, with October close behind.

The Torneo Finalización enters its cuadrangulares (semifinal group stage) during this period, building toward a December final. Anticipation around the prima de servicios — a mandatory half-month salary bonus due by December 20 — also supports late-year liquidity.

Sunday is the clear weekly leader, with evening primetime activity standing out. Engagement closely mirrors Liga BetPlay broadcast schedules, indicating sports betting is the primary driver rather than late-night casino behaviour.

The Bigger Picture: Regional Liquidity, Local Execution

Across LATAM, the Q4 bonus cycle — décimo terceiro, aguinaldo, prima de servicios and similar payouts — represents a predictable liquidity event spanning six major markets within an eight-week window. Crucially, it coincides with domestic football seasons reaching their climax.

However, peak timing differs significantly:

Mexico’s engagement spikes at 2 AM, while Peru’s is daytime-focused.
September outperforms December in Chile.
Colombia revolves around Sunday primetime broadcasts.
Brazil peaks on Saturday nights.

The takeaway is clear: while seasonality patterns are regional, execution must be hyper-local. Campaigns, product pushes and marketing spend need to align not just with the right month — but the right day and even the right hour in each individual market.

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