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Jeremy Wilson’s Book About Cycling Great Beryl Burton Scoops World’s Most Valuable Literary Sports-Writing Prize
Jeremy Wilson’s book, Beryl: In Search of Britain’s Greatest Athlete, Beryl Burton, has been crowned the 2022 winner of the William Hill Sports Book of the Year Award at an official ceremony today (1 December), at BAFTA, 195 Piccadilly, in London.
Wilson, whose book pays homage to the remarkable life of champion cyclist Beryl Burton, capturing her life through family, friends and fellow competitors to reveal an incredible story about one of the greatest cyclists of all time, collected the Award trophy and a £30,000 prize.
A panel of judges from the world of sports and journalism, chaired by author and journalist, Alyson Rudd, concluded a four-month judging process, whittling a record 158 entries down to the winning book.
The Judges praised the book for its “exhaustive research” and “superb writing” including its opening paragraph “laced with righteous fury” on why the public has not heard more about Beryl Burton. The cyclist dominated her sport as much as her male contemporary Eddy Merckx, but with added longevity that surpasses sporting legends like Muhammad Ali, Serena Williams and Sir Steve Redgrave.
On receiving the William Hill Sports Book of the Year Award, Jeremy Wilson said: “I followed this award in the 1980s and 90s and must have half the previous winners on my book shelves. It’s inspired me to read sports books and write one. I felt such a responsibility to tell this story, Beryl made history and delivered this incredible story and I was fortunate to tell it. I share this award with her.”
Alyson Rudd, Chair of the Judging Panel for the William Hill Sports Book of the Year Award, said: “Too few biographies focus on sports women, but this book helps to alter the balance. It is quite simply a tour de force and leaves the reader emotionally drained but also uplifted. Beryl deserved for her story to be told in style and Jeremy Wilson achieves that while also charting the more controversial elements of her extraordinary life.”
“This was a tough year for the judges, having had a record 158 entries. We had five incredible books on the shortlist, and selecting a winner was no mean feat. Congratulations to our other shortlisted authors and everyone who entered.”
The four authors on the shortlist , alongside Jeremy Wilson, receive £3,000 and a leather-bound copy of their book. They are:
• Be Good, Love Brian: Growing Up with Brian Clough by Craig Bromfield
• God is Dead: The Rise and Fall of Frank Vandenbroucke, Cycling’s Great Wasted Talent by Andy McGrath
• My Hidden Race by Anyika Onuora
• Expected Goals: The Story of how Data Conquered Football and Changed the Game Forever by Rory Smith
Jeremy Wilson is the 34th winner of the William Hill Sports Book of the Year Award and joins an impressive list of past winners, including last year’s champion Michael Holding, three-time winner Duncan Hamilton, as well as the likes of Nick Hornby, Brian Moore and Marcus Trescothick.
The Award, which first took place in 1989 and is now the longest-established competition in the industry, is dedicated to rewarding excellence in sports writing, providing authors and publishers with a platform to showcase and promote their books.
Entry to the 35th 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/
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FairGambling Launches Crypto Casino Review and Analytics Platform With Provably Fair Tools and Extra Rewards
New York, USA, June 5th, 2026, PlayNewswire
FairGambling, a new transparency and rewards platform for crypto casino players and Bitcoin gamblers, today announced its public launch. The platform combines on-chain analytics, provably fair verification tools, independent crypto casino reviews, live bonus code feeds, and an extra rewards program offering up to 30% rakeback across 40+ major crypto casino operators including Stake, Roobet, Shuffle, BC.Game, Gamdom, Bitcasino, 1win, Winna, Thrill and Duel, with much more to come.
FairGambling launches into a market that processed over $80 billion in crypto casino deposit volume last year. The platform’s analytics layer already tracks $45 billion+ of that flow in real time across the operators it covers. Despite the market’s scale, players still have limited tools to verify fairness, compare operators, or independently assess where their money is going.
Built as a Utility Layer, Not Another Affiliate Site
“Most casino review sites today are just rankings and sign-up bonuses,” said Seb, Co-Founder of FairGambling. “We wanted to build something different. A place where players can actually see what’s happening on-chain, verify their own bets, compare casinos based on data instead of marketing, and earn real rewards on top. All for free, with no obligations. That’s the gap we’re filling, and what’s live today is just the start of what we’re building.”
The platform brings together several player-first tools in one place:
- On-chain crypto casino analytics, tracking real-time deposit volume, market share, unique depositors, and hot wallet activity across 50+ operators
- Provably fair verifier for independently checking game outcomes from Stake, Roobet, Shuffle and other major operators
- Independent crypto casino reviews and ratings scored across 10 weighted categories including fairness, financial transparency, KYC and licensing, compliance, and customer support
- Live bonus code feed aggregating active promotions from supported operators
- Bonus calculator and Stake stats calculator for analyzing personal betting history and rakeback value
- Blackjack trainer for practicing basic strategy
- Extra rakeback rewards program offering up to 30% on supported crypto casinos
Data-Driven Casino Comparison
Unlike traditional affiliate sites that rank casinos based on commercial agreements, FairGambling’s ratings are built from a weighted rubric covering analytics, fairness, financial transparency, bonus structure, compliance, and security. Each operator profile includes deposit volumes, hot wallet visibility, license details, no-KYC policies, bonus testing results showing how much players actually receive back in rewards when wagering a given amount, and side-by-side comparisons against other operators on the same metrics.
The analytics section is open to all visitors and shows live on-chain flows, allowing players to see which operators are processing real volume versus those with thin activity. This is a data point traditionally only available to industry insiders.
Community Reviews and Earning Crypto

FairGambling places verified player reviews at the center of its review system. Verified users can earn crypto rewards for eligible contributions, and the platform requires casino activity verification (such as VIP tier or wager history) before reviews are approved, which is intended to filter out the fake reviews common to other online gambling review sites.
“Trust in this space is broken,” Seb added. “We’re not going to fix that overnight, but giving players the data, the tools, and the rewards to actually engage critically with the operators they use, that’s the foundation. Everything else builds on that.”
The platform helps players find the best crypto casinos based on data, verify game fairness, and earn extra rakeback on top of what casinos already offer. FairGambling is now live and available worldwide, subject to local laws and eligibility requirements.
About FairGambling
FairGambling is a crypto casino transparency and rewards platform that helps players make more informed decisions across major Bitcoin and crypto gambling operators. The platform combines on-chain casino analytics, independent crypto casino reviews and ratings, provably fair verification tools, live bonus code feeds, player stats tools, a blackjack trainer, and an extra rewards program offering up to 30% extra rakeback. FairGambling currently covers 50+ crypto casino operators and has tracked $45 billion+ in historical deposit volume, with more added regularly.
For more information, users can visit FairGambling.com.
Responsible gambling notice: FairGambling is not a casino and does not accept bets or process gambling transactions. The platform provides analytics, reviews, verification tools, and rewards related to third-party crypto casino operators. FairGambling is intended for users aged 18+ or the legal gambling age in their jurisdiction. Gambling involves risk and can be addictive. Please play responsibly and follow all applicable local laws.
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Soft2Bet Wins in Two Categories at the EGR B2B Awards 2026
Soft2Bet has won two major honours at the EGR B2B Awards 2026. The igaming company took home titles for Innovation in Mobile and Innovation in Casino Software.
The awards recognise Soft2Bet’s ability to turn product development into practical growth tools for operators, from native mobile apps and platform migration to MEGA and back-office control. Its technology is shaped by local market needs, partner strategy and strict compliance standards, helping operators launch securely, adapt quickly and grow in competitive markets.
The Innovation in Casino Software award highlights Soft2Bet’s casino platform, back-office tools and MEGA, its Motivational Engineering Gaming Application. The platform brings casino, sportsbook, CRM, CMS, KYC, payments, risk, promotions and player engagement into a single operating setup, giving operators greater control and reducing the need to manage multiple suppliers.
MEGA adds gamification engines to casino and sportsbook journeys through missions, challenges, rewards, segmentation and player progression. For operators, this supports stronger retention, higher LTV and clearer commercial performance. Recent network performance figures show 190% year-on-year Casino Games GGR growth, 173% year-on-year Sportsbook GGR growth, more than 200 million game rounds processed each day and 99.99% platform uptime.
Andrew Cochrane, Chief Commercial Officer at Soft2Bet, said: “Recognition from EGR is a strong endorsement of the product development our teams are delivering across mobile, casino software and gamification. Operators want technology that helps them compete, retain players and improve performance without adding unnecessary complexity. These awards support that direction and give us added momentum as we bring MEGA and our platform to more partners.”
The Innovation in Mobile award highlights Soft2Bet’s native app delivery and mobile-first design. Its edge-optimised mobile architecture supports fast load times, stable gameplay, simple one-thumb navigation, haptic feedback, adjustable text sizes and voice-enabled navigation.
Recent mobile work across Betinia and Swiper shows how Soft2Bet creates distinct app journeys for different brands and markets. Betinia reached No. 1 in Sweden and Denmark, and QuickCasino Sweden recorded a 30% improvement in conversion following an App Store Product Page test.
Soft2Bet’s two wins at the EGR B2B Awards 2026 add further recognition to 10 years of building iGaming technology for operators. The company continues to expand its B2B turnkey offering for operators seeking platform migration, native mobile apps and support for new market launches.
Each project is shaped around local player behaviour, partner strategy and strict compliance standards, helping operators enter markets securely and reduce operational complexity. MEGA, Soft2Bet’s API-based gamification product for casino and sportsbook, adds missions, rewards, segmentation and player progression, supporting stronger engagement, retention, LTV and long-term commercial performance.
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Amusnet Brings Football Passion to New Heights with Stoichkov #8 Crash Edition
Feel the intensity of the stadium lights and the thrill of split-second decisions with Stoichkov #8 Crash Edition, a high-energy crash game from Amusnet where football excitement and rising multipliers collide. Inspired by legendary football icon Hristo Stoichkov, this adrenaline-fuelled experience places players right at the heart of the action, where instinct, timing and courage define every round.
From kickoff, the tension builds fast. Players place their wager and watch as the multiplier begins climbing higher and higher, increasing with every passing second. The challenge is simple but intense: cash out before the multiplier crashes. Wait too long, and the opportunity disappears in an instant.
Adding a strategic twist to the gameplay, the 50% Cash Out feature allows players to secure half of their progress mid-round while leaving the rest in play. It creates a dynamic balance between cautious play and daring ambition, turning every decision into a defining moment on the virtual pitch.
Driven by a Provably Fair algorithm, every round delivers transparent gameplay and unpredictable excitement, ensuring that each multiplier rise feels authentic and engaging. Combined with energetic visuals, football-inspired design and the unmistakable presence of the football legend Hristo Stoichkov himself, the game captures the emotion and pressure of a decisive match moment.
Fast-paced, competitive and packed with atmosphere, Stoichkov #8 Crash Edition transforms every round into a battle of nerves where football spirit meets high-voltage crash action. The whistle has blown, the crowd is roaring and the next legendary moment is only seconds away.
Multipliers
The game starts with a multiplier set at 1x and rises gradually and can go up to a max coefficient of 1,000,000. Multiplier can potentially crash at 1x, ending the game round.
50% Cash Out
Players can cash out 50% of their bet during the game round and continue playing with the remaining 50%.
Gamble
Play the game and multiply the winnings through the Gambling feature.
Jackpot Cards
The Jackpot Cards bonus game is triggered at random during the gameplay to allow players to win impressive jackpots.
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