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The Gambling Book Awards were established in 2025 by The Gambling Files podcast – specifically the hosts, Fintan Costello and Jon Bruford, who are both professionals in the field. Utilizing their deep industry expertise and their platform as podcasters, the duo created the prize to celebrate high-quality writing centered around the world of betting and gaming.
The awards were designed to bridge the gap between the gambling industry and the literary world, highlighting titles that offer exceptional storytelling, rigorous journalism, or unique insights into the gambling experience. By providing a significant financial prize and a high-profile platform, the awards aim to encourage authors and publishers to continue exploring gambling as a subject for both fiction and non-fiction.
Gambling Book Awards:
The Gambling Book Awards are unique in their broad scope; they accept submissions for both fiction and non-fiction works, as well as titles that take pro- or anti-gambling stances. The criteria for which they judge their “Book of the Year” award are writing quality, accuracy, and the ability to engage an audience. To be eligible, books must be released through a traditional publisher (self-published works are not permitted) within a specific year-long eligibility window.
Gambling Book Awards F.A.Q.
What types of books are eligible for the Gambling Book Awards?
The Gambling Book Awards Book of the Year is open to both fiction and non-fiction titles. While the subject must center on gambling – or feature it as a primary theme – the awards remain strictly neutral; works written from both pro- and anti-gambling perspectives are equally welcome.
What is the “Trade Journalist of the Year” award?
Beyond the main book prize, the organizers also present the Gambling Industry Trade Journalist of the Year award. This category celebrates excellence in reporting within the B2B gaming press and includes its own cash prize. Because this honour recognizes individual journalism rather than published books, we do not list this specific category here on Book Notification.
How are the winners determined?
Winners are selected by a diverse judging panel comprising industry experts and professionals, alongside academics and journalists. This mix ensures a balanced evaluation that considers both industry insight and intellectual depth.
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