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SafeCharge, the payments solutions provider specializing in Forex brokers and online gambling sites, formally launched its shares for trading today with an initial public offering (IPO) which raised new equity capital for the company to the sum of $125 million. The SafeCharge International Group Limited, a Central Bank of Cyprus authorized payment institution with about two hundred employees worldwide, floated 149,759,260 …

BettorRetail frontman David McMorrow, former marketing guru at William Hill and Ladbrokes, discusses with SBC’s David Kelly how loyalty cards and gaming machines have energised retailers, although difficulties remain. How has Odds On!-Ladbrokes’ loyalty reward programme, changed the retail betting industry? Odds On! was the first betting loyalty card on the high street and was launched back in 2008. While …

The Global Social Media Group (GSMG) the owners of the popular entertainment website   TheLadBible.com have announced the launch of its new sports and humour led portal –  TheSportBible. TheSportsBible, will feature daily humorous content, articles and features as GSMG try to recreate the success of its original vertical – TheLadBible.com 2013 proved to be a successful year for GSMG, Growing …

Online betting exchange Matchbook has announced a special partnership with the leading international sport development charity – Right To Play. Following the announcement of the partnership, Matchbook further announced that all commissions generated by its betting exchange on April 1st will be donated to the charity. CEO Mark Brosnan commented: “As an exchange community we’re delighted funds can be raised …

TipTV.co.uk, the internet sports betting and finance internet TV station, has announced a raft of new gambling advertisers which are supporting the start-up channel. Sporting Index, Admiral Markets, ETX, FootballBettingData.co.uk & SpreadEx have all agreed to advertise with TipTV, which has enjoyed a positive start to broadcasting since it was launched earlier this year. The channel has also featured some big …

Coral has launched Coral Connect – a single wallet card that can be used across all channels, including gaming machines and over the counter. Using contactless technology and a PIN number, the card arrives in time for this summer’s World Cup when games will be played either before or after the shops close. Coral Connect signifies the bookmaker’s commitment to driving the industry …

Online bookmaker Unibet has announced an all-encompassing betting and gaming partnership with Royal Windsor Racecourse for the forthcoming flat season.  The sponsorship will see the multi award winning sportsbook sponsor over 20 races at the Berkshire track and to be ever present on the course throughout the year under a substantial racecourse branding initiative. The partnership will see Unibet not only …

The Rank Group Plc has announced the appointment of Henry Birch, who will succeed Ian Burke as chief executive of Rank with effect from 6 May 2014. Burke, who is currently also executive chairman of Rank, will become non-executive chairman with effect from 6 May 2014.  The Rank board believes it appropriate to ensure that the company benefits from some …

Paul Darling QC has been appointed the new Chairman of the Association of British Bookmakers (ABB) with effect from 1st May 2014. He takes over from Neil Goulden, who is stepping down to concentrate on his other role as Chairman of the Responsible Gambling Trust. Barrister Darling was a Non-Executive Director at the Tote (2006-2008) and became a Government Appointed …