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From Track to Triumph: Ex-Professional Runner Lauren Fleshman’s Good For A Girl Wins Best Sports Book of 2023
- Lauren Fleshman is crowned the William Hill Sports Book of the Year 2023, taking home a £30,000 cash prize
- In the Award’s 35-year history, Good For A Girl marks the first women’s memoir to receive the prize
Lauren Fleshman’s book, Good for a Girl: My Life Running in a Man’s World has been crowned the 2023 winner of the William Hill Sports Book of the Year Award, picking up a prize of £30,000 at an official ceremony today (30 November), at BAFTA, 195 Piccadilly, in London.
The announcement makes history as it is the first book about women in sport, authored by a woman, to receive the world’s most prestigious sports writing prize.
The US champion’s part memoir, part manifesto documents Fleshman’s story of falling in love with running as a girl, battling devastating injuries and self-doubt, and daring to fight for a better way for female athletes. Drawing not only on her own story, but also on emerging research on the physiology and psychology of young athletes, Fleshman gives voice to the often-silent experience of the female athlete and argues that the time has come to rebuild our systems of competitive sport to allow women to perform at their best.
A panel of independent judges from the world of sports and journalism, chaired by author and journalist, Alyson Rudd, undertook a rigorous judging process, reviewing more than 150 entries down to the winning book.
The Judges praised Good for a Girl for its “heartfelt narrative” and “compelling writing”, as well as its crucial advocacy for reform in sports for young women. Renowned sports broadcaster, Matt Williams, declared Fleshman’s book “not just one of the best sports books that I’ve read this year, but one of the best books full stop.”
Receiving the William Hill Sports Book of the Year Award trophy and a £30,000 cash prize today, Lauren Fleshman said: “Having a woman being elevated for telling her own story is rare, and we need a lot more of that. That’s why awards like this are so important. I came here optimistic, but then convinced myself I had no chance when I looked at the shortlist.
“I am delighted to be the winner of this prestigious award. I hope it makes sport better for the future of women and girls.”
Alyson Rudd, Chair of the Judging Panel for the William Hill Sports Book of the Year Award, said: “We had such an exceptionally high-quality shortlist this year, and selecting a winner was no small feat. For the first time, women’s books dominated, showing that more women are being commissioned to tell their stories, with many bravely tackling challenges within the sporting world.
“Good for a Girl is not only a must-read book on the challenges that women face in sport but a moving and informative memoir that will grip those who are not athletics fans. Lauren Fleshman exposes and shatters myths with disarming honesty and exceptional writing – it is a wonderful read and thoroughly deserving of the title William Hill Sports Book of the Year Award 2023.”
The New York Times Bestseller, and now William Hill Sports Book of the Year Award winner, highlights the challenges women face in competitive running, exposing the flaws in the sports structure that is failing young women as much as empowering them. Through her drive for change, Fleshman confronts the misogynistic origins of sports, and even her sponsors, and addresses the concerning decline in girl’s participation once they hit puberty. The narrative also explores the struggles faced by female collegiate athletes, such as injuries, eating disorders and mental health issues.
The five authors on the shortlist, alongside Lauren Fleshman, receive £3,000 and a leather-bound copy of their book. They are:
- Althea: The Life of Tennis Champion Althea Gibson by Sally H. Jacobs
- Concussed: Sport’s Uncomfortable Truth by Sam Peters
- Kick The Latch by Kathryn Scanlan
- Unbreakable by Ronnie O’Sullivan
- Unfair Play: The Battle for Women’s Sport by Sharron Davies with Craig Lord
Having secured the 35th winner of the William Hill Sports Book of the Year Award, Lauren Fleshman joins an impressive list of previous winners, including last year’s champion Jeremy Wilson. For the second consecutive year, a book centred on women’s sports clinches the award. Fleshman becomes the third woman to be awarded the prestigious prize joining former winners Anna Krien and Laura Hillenbrand.
The William Hill Sports Book of the Year Award first took place in 1989 and is now the longest-established competition in the industry. It is dedicated to rewarding excellence in sports writing and is the world’s most prestigious award in the sector.
Entry to the 36th William Hill Sports Book of the Year Award is now open. For more information about the Award and to enter, please visit: https://news.williamhill.com/sport/sports-book-of-the-year/
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Embrace the Mayhem with BGaming’s Joker vs Joker

Rapidly expanding content provider pits two Jokers against one another in the all-new Joker vs Joker slot
Popular iGaming content provider BGaming invites players to enter a multiverse of mayhem in the Joker vs Joker slot. This daring new title puts a spin on the classic Joker theme by leaning into the popular multiverse trend and pitting two Jokers against one another.
Joker vs Joker combines a nostalgic 1950s comic book aesthetic with modern and innovative slot mechanics to create a unique gaming experience. The slot is a prime example of BGaming’s publishing efforts — the result of collaboration with the Golden Goat Gaming studio, bringing a completely original creative vision to life.
In the game, two different Jokers battle it out for supremacy on the reels thanks to the innovative Versus feature. Players are tasked with spinning the reels and landing wins of up to 7,500x their stake. Of course, the Jokers have several tricks up their sleeves to help players along the way, awarding mystery multipliers as a result of their fights. The game comes loaded with an exciting Free Spins feature where VS symbols appear every spin, as well as the increased possibility of triggering the Multiplier Wild showdowns with the No Joke Spin mode.
Joker vs Joker serves up a robust math model, featuring medium-volatility gameplay and the strong RTP of 95.50%. Players can also skip the queue and trigger the Free Spins bonus by using the game’s Buy Bonus feature.
Nikita Zavadsky, Custom Games Product Owner at BGaming, said: “Multiversal action is everywhere you look these days, and we decided to get the online slot world in on the action.
Joker vs Joker has allowed our team to express ourselves creatively and put a new spin on the iconic Joker theme. We are also very proud of the game’s retro visuals and design, and are delighted to have worked alongside Golden Goat Gaming in developing the slot.”
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Swintt forms new partnership with popular Austrian platform win2day

Sought-after software provider teams up with leading online casino brand to share Select, Premium and Elysium Studios titles with players in the Austrian market
Innovative software provider, Swintt, has announced it has formed a new partnership with leading online casino brand, win2day, that will see its exciting catalogue of Select, Premium and Elysium Studios content officially launch in the regulated Austrian market.
Under the terms of the deal, win2day will both select and certify the games themselves, providing the platform with access to a dynamic collection of slots that feature their own distinct themes, signature mechanics and unique features that cannot be found with any other software provider.
As the country’s most popular online gambling platform, win2day already boasts a vast selection of slots, casino games and sports betting options, but this impressive line-up will now be further enhanced by Swintt’s portfolio, which is designed to cater to players of all tastes and preferences.
With Premium titles replicating the look and feel of classic land-based slot machines, Select content introducing fresh and innovative bonus rounds and Elysium Studios slots providing a visually striking, mobile-first experience, there’s sure to be something for all win2day customers.
Once the aforementioned selection and certification process has been completed, all new Swintt content will be rolled out on the platform in the coming weeks, enabling the provider to raise its profile among Austrian players while also helping win2day cement its position as a market leader.
David Mann, Chief Executive Officer at Swintt, said: “The fact that win2day boasts one of country’s largest and most diverse player bases makes our new partnership the perfect entry point for Swintt into the regulated Austrian market – and we’re really excited about getting started.”
“Swintt’s goal has always been to provide truly localised content that can appeal to as wide an audience as possible, granting win2day access to our full suite of Select, Premium and Elysium Studios titles will ensure the site is able to hand-pick the perfect options for its customers, further increasing the quality of its line-up while introducing our slots to new players.”
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Vote now for N1 Partners in two EiGE Awards 2025 nominations!

The N1 Partners affiliate program is making headlines again with new nominations! This time, the team has been shortlisted among the brightest stars of the European iGaming industry for the European iGaming Excellence Awards (EiGE Awards 2025).
The award ceremony will take place on October 30 in the heart of Warsaw, bringing together the most influential players in the iGaming market – operators, affiliate programs, payment providers, and trailblazing tech innovators.
Gambling affiliate program N1 Partners is nominated in two top categories:
- Best iGaming Affiliate Program
- iGaming Leader of the Year (individual)
How to vote for N1 Partners in both categories (it will take no more than a minute):
- Go to: https://hipther.com/events/egc/eige-awards/
- Select the “Best iGaming Affiliate Program category” → click “Continue to vote”.
- Choose N1 Partners from the list → enter your personal details → click “Vote”.
- Return to the awards page → select “iGaming Leader of the Year (individual)” → click “Continue to vote”.
- Select Alexa Bond, Head of Affiliates at N1 Partners from the list → enter your details → click “Vote”.
Online voting is open until August 26.
Why N1 Partners?
- 12+ high-converting brands
- 10+ Tier-1 GEOs
- Flexible payment method CPA | RevShare I Hybrid
- Insights from in-house analysts
- Benefit from top offers
- 24/7 support
Support N1 Partners and Head of Affiliate Alexa Bond with your vote – who knows, your vote might make all the difference!
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