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Swifty Global’s New Innovative B2B Gaming Platform Undergoes GLI Certification

Dear Cashmere Holding Company also known as Swifty Global (Swifty), is a cutting-edge technology firm focused on creating ground-breaking solutions in the sports betting sector. Swifty aims to drive shareholder value through accelerated innovation and enhanced usability of the products it develops. With licenses spanning several global jurisdictions, Swifty has successfully brought to market a revolutionary suite of offerings. This includes the company’s proprietary swipe betting sports prediction application, as well as its traditional sportsbook and casino gaming platform.
Swifty Global is pleased to announce that it has started the certification process for its new innovative B2B gaming platform with Gaming Laboratories International (GLI), the gaming industry’s gold standard for testing and certification. Once fully certified, this endorsement will not only affirm Swifty’s ongoing commitment to the highest industry and regulatory standards, but will also underscore the continued exceptional quality of the company’s technology offering.
The newly developed B2B platform sits at the center of the Swifty Global scaling and growth strategy and will unlock a substantial new revenue stream for the business. The platform will operate on a Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) basis, combining a monthly subscription model with a revenue-sharing component and will enable Swifty clients to seamlessly integrate with the company’s state-of-the-art technology via a white-label solution.
‘‘Initiating the process for GLI certification marks a significant milestone for Swifty,’’ commented James Gibbons, CEO of Swifty Global. ‘‘While we’re at the beginning of this certification process for our B2B platform, reaching this stage not only marks the culmination of over a year’s rigorous development of the platform, but it also sets the stage for the next phase of our growth strategy. By securing the GLI endorsement, it will effectively certify our B2B platform readiness for deployment across the majority of European markets and with this in mind we have already taken proactive steps to comply with regulatory standards in key European markets in addition to Gibraltar, Isle of Man, and South Africa,” added Gibbons.
In line with this, Swifty is actively pursuing certification under South Africa’s SANS 1718 standard. Established by South Africa’s gambling regulator, this standard is a crucial step before the platform’s introduction and official launch in the South African market. ‘‘The Swifty team are working tirelessly behind the scenes in order to secure this license before the close of Q4 2023. I am confident this will be achieved and once accomplished, it will mark the expansion of Swifty Global into the lucrative $1.8 billion South African gambling sector,’’ said Gibbons.
Swifty Global anticipates a substantial increase in revenue generation over the next 6 months. This surge in revenue is expected to result from the ongoing international expansion of the company, as well as the introduction of its new B2B offering and the innovative business model through which this will be delivered to customers.
‘‘Swifty is now entering an exciting new phase where the groundwork and technological development of the new B2B platform, which has been underway behind the scenes for the last 12 months, is ready to take center stage,’’ commented Gibbons. ‘‘The introduction of this platform and the Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) subscription model heralds a new era for Swifty, introducing a recurring fee model that targets a fresh set of customers. This approach not only ensures a more predictable and sustainable revenue stream but also enhances our existing revenue model. I have no doubt that this will substantially boost our already impressive revenue and increase the company’s attractiveness even further from an investor perspective,” concluded Gibbons.
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The Saskatchewan Indian Gaming Authority (SIGA) Selects New Board Chair

The Saskatchewan Indian Gaming Authority (SIGA) has announced Chief Tammy Cook-Searson, of the Lac La Ronge Indian Band, as its new Board Chair for SIGA’s Board of Directors.
SIGA is a non-profit First Nation gaming operator for seven land-based casinos and the online gaming platform PlayNow.com in Saskatchewan.
Chief Cook-Searson first joined SIGA’s Board of Directors in 2018 and has been a regular SIGA Board member as well as a member of SIGA’s Audit & Finance Committee.
She is serving in her 20th year as Chief of Lac La Ronge Indian Band and has a Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree and a graduate diploma in management from Athabasca University. She also holds honorary degrees from the University of Regina, the Saskatchewan Indian Institute of Technologies (SIIT) and Saskatchewan Polytechnic.
Chief Cook-Searson replaces outgoing Board Chair former Chief of Muskowekwan First Nation Reginald Bellerose, who has held the Board Chair position since February 4, 2015.
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MGCB Showcases National Leadership on Illegal Gaming Enforcement at 2025 NAGRA Conference

Michigan Gaming Control Board (MGCB) Criminal Investigations Section Manager John Lessnau recently represented the agency at the 2025 North American Gaming Regulators Association (NAGRA) Annual Training and Education Conference, held June 2-5 in Nashville, Tennessee.
Lessnau presented a featured session titled “Case Study: Tackling the Illegal/Offshore Gaming Market” and facilitated a discussion on how Michigan is setting the standard nationwide in combatting illegal and unregulated gaming operations. His presentation outlined Michigan’s strategic enforcement model and collaborative approach to removing illegal gambling from the state and deterring bad actors from targeting Michigan consumers.
“Michigan is at the forefront of the national conversation on illegal gambling, and we were proud to share how our efforts are making a real impact. We’re leveraging every tool available—from anonymous tip lines and interagency partnerships to direct enforcement and public awareness—to crack down on illegal gaming operations that threaten consumer protection and undermine legal businesses,” MGCB Criminal Investigations Section Manager John Lessnau said.
To date, the MGCB has issued nearly 100 cease-and-desist letters to unauthorized gambling operators—including high-profile offshore websites—and continues to pursue new cases with more enforcement actions expected in the months ahead. These efforts underscore the agency’s commitment to upholding integrity in Michigan’s legal, regulated gaming market.
The MGCB’s aggressive stance on illegal and offshore gambling has drawn national recognition and strengthened its partnerships with regulatory peers across the US.
As part of the NAGRA conference, MGCB Executive Director Henry Williams was honored with the 2025 Excellence in Gaming – Individual Award, recognizing his leadership in expanding responsible gaming outreach and fortifying criminal enforcement efforts. The award reflects the continued success of the MGCB under Williams’ direction and the agency’s role as a model for effective, transparent regulation.
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Wyoming Committee Proposes Tax Rise on Sports Betting

Wyoming lawmakers have proposed to double the sports betting tax rate in the state. That would take it to 20% from 10%.
Since sportsbooks launched in September 2021, the state has collected $3.8 million in taxes on $69 million in sports betting revenue.
The committee also proposed increasing taxes on “skill-based amusement games” to 25% from 20% and the tax on historic horse racing to 2.5% from 1.5%.
Committee Chair Tara Nethercott led the proposals. Nethercott said the state has been “generous to players in this space.”
She also said the state has offered “modest regulation with little oversight.” Nethercott wants to see oversight and revenues that match the industry.
Opponents of the measure said the hikes would harm the solid growth the state’s gambling industry has seen.
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