Connect with us
final-call-for-entries-for-the-world’s-most-valuable-literary-sports-writing-prize final-call-for-entries-for-the-world’s-most-valuable-literary-sports-writing-prize

Latest News

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

Published

2 years ago

on

Reading Time: 2 minutes

 

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.

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.

“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.

Related Topics:
Continue Reading
Advertisement
Click to comment

Leave a Reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

AGS

AGS Named One of U.S. News & World Report’s 2025–2026 Best Companies to Work For

Published

1 hour ago

on

June 25, 2025

By

ags-named-one-of-us.-news-&-world-report’s-2025–2026-best-companies-to-work-for

 

AGS, a global gaming supplier known for its high-performing slot, table, and interactive products, has been named one of U.S. News & World Report’s 2025–2026 Best Companies to Work For.

AGS was selected as one of U.S. News & World Report’s Best Companies to Work For, placing in the top 30 percent of 2,119 publicly traded companies evaluated. To be eligible, companies were required to have more than 75 employee reviews on Glassdoor submitted between 2021 and early 2025, alongside strong workplace data across key metrics.

The U.S. News evaluation assessed companies based on employee sentiment and six key workplace factors: quality of pay and benefits, work-life balance and flexibility, job and company stability, physical and psychological comfort, belonging and esteem, and career opportunities and professional development.

AGS was honored in the following categories:

  • Best Companies to Work For – Overall
  • Best Companies to Work For in the West
  • Best Companies to Work For in the Media and Communications Industry
  • Best Companies to Work For – Top Workplace Environment
  • Best Companies to Work For – Top Engineering Jobs

In Nevada, AGS was one of only two companies featured on the 2025–2026 list.

“Our recognition by U.S. News & World Report is especially meaningful because it reflects what our employees have shared about their experience working at AGS,” said Kim Nasuta, Senior Vice President of Human Resources. “The hundreds of Glassdoor reviews submitted over the past several years tell a powerful story about a culture rooted in trust, transparency, and opportunity. We are proud to foster an environment where people feel supported, empowered, and excited to come to work every day.”

AGS was also recently named a 2025 Best and Brightest Companies to Work For in the Nation and in Atlanta, and recognized by USA TODAY as a 2025 Top Workplace in the U.S.

The post AGS Named One of U.S. News & World Report’s 2025–2026 Best Companies to Work For appeared first on Gaming and Gambling Industry in the Americas.

Continue Reading

Latest News

Relax Gaming gets the party started with Groovy Knights Dream Drop

Published

1 hour ago

on

June 25, 2025

By

relax-gaming-gets-the-party-started-with-groovy-knights-dream-drop
Reading Time: < 1 minute

 

Relax Gaming, the iGaming aggregator and supplier of unique content, has launched Groovy Knights Dream Drop, its latest slot release packed with funky features and lucrative jackpot potential.

Groovy Knights brings a fresh disco twist to the popular Dream Drop series, giving players the chance to spin their way to wins of up to 10,000x a Dream Drop jackpot worth up to €2 million, and if that wasn’t enough, brand-new Daily Jackpots as well.

Set across a vibrant 5×4 reel layout, Groovy Knights Dream Drop is designed to keep the energy high with features that include Knight Re-Spins, Walking Wilds, multipliers up to 100x, and a ‘second chance’ mechanic to keep players in the groove.

Landing one or more Knights triggers a Knight Re-Spin, where the funky knights dance across the reels, boosting wins and multipliers as they go. When two Knights meet, the Disco Knight Feature kicks in for even bigger rewards. Players looking to jump straight into the action can use the Buy Feature to guarantee an immediate Knight Re-Spin or a Disco Knight for maximum entertainment.

True to the Dream Drop name, the jackpot bonus can trigger on any spin when the word ‘Dream’ lands on the top row, giving players a shot at one of five progressive jackpots, including the new Daily Jackpot.

Relax Gaming continues to expand its award-winning portfolio with titles designed to deliver unique gameplay, innovative mechanics and market-leading jackpot experiences.

Kunal Patel-Smith, Game Production Director at Relax Gaming, said: “With Groovy Knights Dream Drop, we’ve brought together a fun disco theme with our proven Dream Drop mechanics and some fresh twists to keep players engaged. The combination of lively features, strong win potential, and a must-win jackpot makes this a standout addition to our growing Dream Drop family.”

The post Relax Gaming gets the party started with Groovy Knights Dream Drop appeared first on European Gaming Industry News.

Continue Reading

Latest News

WA. Technology Launches New Global Sportsbook Managed Service

Published

1 hour ago

on

June 25, 2025

By

wa.-technology-launches-new-global-sportsbook-managed-service
Reading Time: 2 minutes

 

Global iGaming solutions provider, WA. Technology has launched a new Sportsbook Managed Service to allow operators to improve their offering and maximise profitability through a team of industry-leading experts.
The latest service launched by the company provides sportsbooks with a more granular approach to their risk and trading strategy which will get the most out of their content, improving efficiency through improved profiling, reporting, and content management.
The team will finely analyse margins from sports, leagues, and events down to the market offering.
Available to sportsbooks around the world and compatible with any software provider via third-party technology, the aim is to achieve strong results for brands at a fraction of the price of hiring a full team.
The Sportsbook Managed Service brings a human approach to customer profiling by reducing risk exposure through rejected bet monitoring, stake factoring, and watchlist monitoring. The team will also ensure that available features are used to their full potential, including analysing cashout algorithms.
Using WA Technology’s experience of managing sportsbooks all over the world, the service targets the promotion of localised content, identifies inefficiencies or areas of concern to keep margins in line with competitors in the region, and provides regular reports and analysis to operators with changes made to strategy and the effect on performance.
The Sportsbook Managed Service has been offered to existing WA Technology platform clients for five years as part of other packages, but with increasing interest to provide this externally, this has been refined to be an individual offering to sportsbooks.
In-house, the team has managed a large number of clients across Brazil, Mexico, India, Eastern Europe, and Africa. Since launching the service, four sportsbooks have already joined and seen increased results.
The service is led by Commercial Director Dave Hickey and Risk & Trading Manager Niall Creevey, supported by a team of 24 people, with decades of experience in risk and trading, as well as operations staff who have been handpicked from tier one operators.
Dave Hickey, Commercial Director at WA. Technology commented on the new service: “We understand the high standards required to support an operator in a hugely competitive market, and that’s why our super team of highly experienced professionals is perfect for those brands looking to make immediate improvements.
“This market-leading Sportsbook Managed Service has a proven track record for in-house clients and has also been trialled externally on new brands across areas such as Africa, Brazil, and Eastern Europe to ensure that it works seamless in any territory, and that’s why we’re delighted to officially launch this and have already signed our first contracts.”
Niall Creevey, Risk & Trading Manager, added: “Our focus is to build on this successful offering by bringing it to the wider market and simplifying the lives of operators. Whether it’s short-term to help a new business or long-term due to the expertise at our disposal at a cost-effective amount, we increase the efficiency of a sportsbook through local knowledge and customer profiling, which is tailored specifically to the client’s needs and ultimately increases their profitability.”

The post WA. Technology Launches New Global Sportsbook Managed Service appeared first on European Gaming Industry News.

Continue Reading

Trending