Bet365 fined €400,000 in the Netherlands over advertising breach

Bet365 fined €400,000 in the Netherlands over advertising breach

Dutch gambling regulator de Kansspelautoriteit (KSA) has fined Bet365 operator Hillside New Media Malta €400,000 (£354,135/$428,723) for breaching rules on targeting adverts at young adults. KSA was informed in January 2022 that an 18-year-old individual had received several emails from Bet365 about registering with the operator, with some of the emails including details about certain bonuses. Dutch law prohibits licensed operators from promoting their services to players within the young adult age group, which covers consumers between 18 and 24. KSA launched an investigation into the issue, covering the period between 26 October 2021 and 1 February 2022. This uncovered...

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What’s in store for today? Your horoscope for March 12, 2023

What’s in store for today? Your horoscope for March 12, 2023

There is a Mercury and Uranus aspect in today’s star signs (Picture: Getty/Metro.co.uk) Today there is a Mercury and Uranus aspect taking place which could have an effect on your star sign. For Gemini, a bright and insightful Mercury aspect could relay vital information, just when you need it most. Meanwhile for Leo, ideas that have been gathering steam are ready to burst into the open, and the Mercury/Uranus aspect could help you deliver them in a way that breaks with tradition and makes everyone take notice. Ahead, you’ll find all the star signs’ horoscopes for March 11, 2023. Read on...

Fitness

Other Barks & Bites for Friday, March 10: TikTok Beats Trademark Infringement Claims; USPTO and USDA Collaborate to Increase Agricultural Competition; IP Offices Celebrate International Women’s Day

Other Barks & Bites for Friday, March 10: TikTok Beats Trademark Infringement Claims; USPTO and USDA Collaborate to Increase Agricultural Competition; IP Offices Celebrate International Women’s Day

Bite (noun): more meaty news to sink your teeth into. Bark (noun): peripheral noise worth your attention. This week in Other Barks & Bites: The United States International Trade Commission (ITC) bans Peloton and other companies from importing streaming fitness devices that infringe on a Dish patent; the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) launches a program to expedite patent applications for first-time filers; and a district court awards Gilead Sciences $175 million in damages for HIV medication fraud. Bites Jury Says TikTok Did Not Infringe Stitch Editing Trademark A jury in California on Thursday cleared social media platform...

Infra

How new cycle schemes should prioritise safety for female cyclists

How new cycle schemes should prioritise safety for female cyclists

Amidst a period of soaring travel fares – with TfL rates rising by 5.9% across tube and rail services – and newly announced strike action set to take place on March 16th and 18th, more people are looking to cycling as a more affordable and reliable form of travel.  New research from the UK’s leading e-bike engineers Swytch Technology has subsequently found that 29% of Brits plan to walk or cycle to work in order to reduce costs. The study also revealed that 30% of women in the UK say they are struggling to afford public transport amidst the cost-of-living crisis – compared to 23% for men. As a keen proponent of active and safe travel, Oliver Montague supports calls for new schemes to prioritise safer infrastructure for female cyclists and pedestrians. ...

Sports

Nepal has potential to be developed as world’s sports hub: PM Dahal

Nepal has potential to be developed as world’s sports hub: PM Dahal

Nepal has potential to be developed as world’s sports hub: PM Dahal Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal ‘Prachanda’ addressing the ‘Policy-level Dialogue on Sports Infrastructures -2079’ organized by the National Sports Council in Kathmandu on Saturday. (Photo: RSS) KATHMANDU: Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal ‘Prachanda’ has pointed out that Nepal could be developed as the world’s sports hub. Addressing the Policy-level Dialogue on Sports Infrastructures -2079 organized by the National Sports Council (NSC) in Kathmandu on Saturday, PM Dahal assured that the sports sector would be prioritized and promoted considering the possibility of paving ways for developing Nepal as World’s...

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Man Utd news LIVE: All the latest transfer and takeover news from Old Trafford

Man Utd news LIVE: All the latest transfer and takeover news from Old Trafford

Morning, United fans Erik ten Hag says United’s Treble assault proves their “winning culture” is back. The Red Devils host Fulham in the last FA Cup quarter-final tomorrow. The Carabao Cup is already in the bag and Sevilla await in the Europa League last eight after United’s 5-1 aggregate rout of Real Betis. And Ten Hag believes lifting silverware by beating Newcastle last month has elevated his squad’s mindset. The United boss said: “It is huge motivation. We all enjoyed Wembley and winning a trophy. “That has to be the fuel for the next one — to get pushed by...