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Final Call for Entries for the World’s Most Valuable Literary Sports-Writing Prize

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Authors, journalists, athletes and publishers are being urged to enter their work for the world’s most valuable literary sports writing prize as the deadline for submissions rapidly approaches. Entries for the prestigious William Hill Sports Book of the Year Award 2023 will close on 18th August 2023.

Writers have one last shot to submit their sports literature efforts for consideration. Whether it’s a gripping biography of an iconic athlete, an in-depth analysis of an historic sporting event, or even a captivating work of fiction with sports at its centre, The William Hill Sports Book of the Year Award welcomes a diverse range of entries that showcase the passion and dedication of authors within the sporting realm.

The first William Hill Sports Book of the Year Award took place in 1989, making it the longest-established competition in the industry. Since launching, the competition has established itself as the pinnacle of recognition for sports writing and each year the Award honours the finest works that captivate readers, unravel untold stories, and offer fresh perspectives on the world of sport.

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Last year saw a record breaking 158 books entered by athletes and authors alike, including sport-stars Patrice Evra, Anyika Onuora and Claire Shine, as well as last year’s winning sportswriter, Jeremy Wilson.

Following a rigorous judging process from a panel of journalists, authors, sportspeople and industry leaders, the longlist will be announced in September 2023, with the shortlist unveiled in October. The overall winner will be revealed on 30th November 2023 at an official awards ceremony held at BAFTA, 195 Piccadilly, London. As well as the winning £30,000 cash prize, all shortlisted authors will each receive £3,000 and a leather-bound copy of their book.

Book review panellist and renowned sports broadcaster, Matt Williams said: “The William Hill Sports Book of the Year Award is dedicated to rewarding excellence in sports writing and for three decades has provided authors and publishers a platform to showcase and promote their book and reach a wider audience.

“We have already received a large number of fantastic entries this year and I’ve thoroughly enjoyed reading each and every book that has been submitted so far – it’s going to be a hard year to whittle them down to a longlist.

“With only a few weeks left to enter we urge any author or publisher who has launched their sports book since 2nd September 2022 – and that includes book due for release before 1st September this year – to consider entering this year’s Award to be in with the chance of being crowned our 2023 winner.

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“We’re not necessarily looking for best-sellers, we’re interested in rewarding authors based on their writing and whether their book captivates the reader, providing a platform to celebrate those who spend time and effort creating great sporting literature.”

Entries close on 18 August 2023.

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Week 46/2024 slot games releases

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Here are this weeks latest slots releases compiled by European Gaming

Spinomenal has welcomed another title into its Wildlife Series, Majestic Bison. Set in the Wild West, Majestic Bison surrounds players in a landscape populated with wild wolves, elegant eagles, fearsome snakes and formidable goats. A stripped back soundtrack captures the essence of the Wild West, with banjos and harmonicas immersing players in the action as they hunt for gold.

Spinomenal introduces Majestic Bison title

 

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PG Soft, a world-class digital mobile games company, is celebrating the magic of the Rio de Janeiro Carnival with the release of its new slot, Rio Fantasia. A young dancer named Isabella is the star of the show as players join in the rhythm and passion of one of the world’s most spectacular parties. Rio Fantasia is a 3-reel, 3-row video slot featuring Stacked Wild symbols, multipliers, and respin until win.

Join in the carnival celebrations with PG Soft’s Rio Fantasia

 

Hölle Games has released Jumpin’ Jacks, a new Classic title featuring a special Duplicating Wilds mechanic. This 5×3, 15 payline slot has a theme of Halloween harvest, with scarecrows, pumpkins, corn, crows and a creepy midnight sky completing the picture. The atmosphere is there to match, with a cosy yet somewhat spooky soundtrack.

JUMPIN’ JACKS HITS HÖLLE THIS HALLOWEEN

 

Belatra Games, the specialist online slots developer, has served up Cafe Pin-Up, a slot that whisks players away to a vibrant 1950s diner, where retro glamour meets thrilling gameplay. Players take a seat inside a charming cafe, where pin-up girls are on hand to deliver delicious dishes in a raucous atmosphere created by a jukebox playing toe-tapping tunes. The game is presented in a 5×4 grid with 20 paylines with the Pin-Up Girl Wild symbol playing the key role.

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Belatra serves up delicious new release Cafe Pin-Up

 

New from Peter & Sons comes Muddy Waters, a game that will send your Geiger counter up to 11. This high-volatility and highly radioactive slot comes packed with symbol multipliers, power-ups and a unique fishing mechanic. Muddy Waters riffs on the popular fishing-slot genre, but since this is the weird and wonderful world of Peter & Sons, it gets flipped on its head, because this game is about reeling in radioactive fish.

Peter & Sons’ Radioactive Fishing Game ‘Muddy Waters’ Hits November 14

 

Relax Gaming, the iGaming aggregator and provider of unique content, is getting players into the festive spirit with its latest release, Money Sleigh, a Christmas-themed slot guaranteed to deliver stocking-filled fun and the chance to unwrap big wins. Santa and his team of loyal helpers are ready to guide players through this exciting holiday adventure, with the potential to win up to 10,000x their stake.

Relax Gaming brings Christmas cheer with the release of feature-packed Money Sleigh

 

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AGREEMENT BETWEEN ZITRO AND GRUPO OSGA TO PROMOTE THE LABOT INTEGRATION OF PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES

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Zitro, a leading company in the gaming industry, has signed a collaboration agreement with Grupo OSGA, a business group committed to promoting the employment of people with disabilities. Grupo OSGA offers job opportunities to people with disabilities and supports their professional development in inclusive and accessible environments.

Through this alliance, Grupo OSGA will provide Zitro with a parcel and documentation service between its offices, optimizing Zitro’s operational efficiency and strengthening its social commitment to creating a more inclusive work environment.

At Zitro, we firmly believe in the power of diversity as a driver of growth and development. This collaboration with Grupo OSGA not only enriches our company but also reinforces our commitment to contributing to a fairer and more inclusive society,” said Albert Zorrilla, Managing Director of Zitro for Spain.

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“The collaboration with a prestigious international company like Zitro not only constitutes recognition of the work that Grupo OSGA has been carrying out but also contributes to the generation of real opportunities for people with disabilities to achieve effective and stable integration in the labor market,” said Oscar Galilea, President of Grupo Osga.

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EGT Digital’s iGaming platform X-Nave and successful titles to deliver high-quality experience to BetHub’s customers

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BetHub and EGT Digital have started their successful partnership, as a result of which the leading Bulgarian operator is now using the iGaming platform X-Nave. Its 4 main modules: CRM Engine, Sport product, Gaming Aggregator and Payment Gateway, enable the betting site to effectively manage all online gaming business verticals and further improve its performance.

CRM Engine provides a wide range of player management tools and bonus features, allowing the operator to create more personalized offerings for its customers, based on their preferences and behavior.

Through X-Nave’s Sport product BetHub will enrich even more the sport content it offers.

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The Payment Gateway gives access to numerous payment methods and thanks to the Gaming Aggregator EGT Digital’s slot games are already at the disposal of the website’s visitors. The top-performing titles from Bell Link, Clover Chance, High Cash, Single Progressive Jackpot, as well as the multiplayer game xRide quickly gained popularity among BetHub’s customers.

“We are very glad with our collaboration with EGT Digital so far,” commented Kiril Naldzhiev, CEO at BetHub. “The platform has made the management of our business much easier, and the company’s gaming content has shown impressive results that have not only met but exceeded our expectations.”

Tsvetomira Drumeva, Head of Sales at EGT Digital, also gave a positive evaluation to the cooperation. She said: “Partnering with a prominent operator like BetHub is very valuable for us, as it gives us the opportunity to demonstrate the enormous potential of our developments and consolidate our status as a leader in the local market. I am confident that this is the beginning of a very successful collaboration that will bring a lot of positives to both companies and the players themselves.”

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