James Murphy
James Murphy

James Murphy is a preeminent authority on the international gambling industry and has made frequent appearances in the mainstream media including the Wall Street Journal, Bloomberg, Forbes, Entertainment Weekly, CNBC and NPR. He has previously worked as a radio and podcasting host where he broadcast to an international audience that depended on his expertise and advice. Murphy also serves as an odds making consultant for sports and ‘non-sport novelty bets’ covering the entertainment industry, politics, technology, financial markets and just about everything else.

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Caesars Sportsbook Named Official Betting Partner of Knicks, Rangers and Madison Square Garden Arena

Caesars Sportsbook has agreed to a multi-year marketing partnership with the New York Knicks, New York Rangers, Madison Square Garden Arena and the MSG Networks. In addition to branding and marketing, some form of ‘hospitality experiences’ will be available at Madison Square Garden for Caesars players. New York’s sports betting could ‘crash and burn’ due […]

Caesars Sportsbook Named Official Betting Partner of Knicks, Rangers and Madison Square Garden Arena

Betway Now Live In Iowa Taking US Footprint To Five States

The Betway brand is now live in Iowa where they are offering statewide mobile sports betting. The addition of Iowa means that Betway is now operational in five states joining Colorado, Indiana, New Jersey and Pennsylvania. Betway also indicated that these five states are among ‘up to eleven’ where they have secured market access. Sports […]

Betway Now Live In Iowa Taking US Footprint To Five States

Los Angeles’ Staples Center To Be Renamed Crypto.com Arena

Los Angeles’ Staples Center will soon be renamed as the Crytpo.com Arena under a new naming rights agreement. Crypto.com will pay $700 million USD for naming rights in a 20 year deal. The home of the NBA Los Angeles Lakers and Los Angeles Clippers along with the NHL Los Angeles Kings, the venue has been […]

Los Angeles’ Staples Center To Be Renamed Crypto.com Arena

Baltimore Ravens Waive Running Back Le’Veon Bell

The Baltimore Ravens have waived former Pro Bowl running back Le’Veon Bell. Bell signed with the Ravens in early September and appeared in five games. Bell will become a free agent if he goes unclaimed by another team. Hard to believe that just a few years ago Le’Veon Bell was one of the best running […]

Baltimore Ravens Waive Running Back Le’Veon Bell

Betway Adds NHL Philadelphia Flyers To Sponsorship Portfolio

Betway has announced a multi-year promotional partnership with the NHL Philadelphia Flyers. Late last month, Betway signed a deal with the Philadelphia 76ers making them an ‘Official Partner’ of the NBA team. This is Betway’s second partnership with a NHL team joining the New York Islanders. Betway offers mobile sports betting in five US states […]

Betway Adds NHL Philadelphia Flyers To Sponsorship Portfolio

University of Miami Gives Athletic Director Blake James The Heave-Ho

Blake James is out as the University of Miami’s athletic director by ‘mutual agreement’. The move puts Miami football head coach Manny Diaz’s future in doubt. A statement announcing the decision indicated that a search for James’ replacement will begin immediately. The University of Miami has fallen on hard times–particularly in football. That’s bad news […]

University of Miami Gives Athletic Director Blake James The Heave-Ho

Canelo Alvarez Will Move Up In Weight To Challenge For Cruiserweight Title

The WBC has approved Canelo Alverez’s plans to move up in weight to challenge Ilunga Junior Makabu for the cruiserweight championship. Alvarez TKO’d Caleb Plant earlier this month to become the undisputed champion at 168 pounds. A win over Makabu would make Alverez a five division champion. Canelo Alvarez is considered almost unanimously to be […]

Canelo Alvarez Will Move Up In Weight To Challenge For Cruiserweight Title

Daily Racing Form To Launch Free-To-Play Mobile Sports App

Daily Racing Form (DRF) is launching a free-to-play sports betting app called ‘DRF Cash Grab’. DRF Cash Grab will be available for Android and iOS. The Daily Racing Form has been expanding from their traditional horse racing base into sports betting related content. It seems like every online publisher is trying to leverage the sports […]

Daily Racing Form To Launch Free-To-Play Mobile Sports App

Washington Football Team Loses Defensive End Chase Young To A Season Ending Knee Injury

Washington Football Team defensive end Chase Young is out for the season due to a torn ACL. The injury and confirmation that Young will be put on the season ending injured reserve list was made by head coach Ron Rivera. Young is the reigning AP Defensive Rookie of the Year and a key component of […]

Washington Football Team Loses Defensive End Chase Young To A Season Ending Knee Injury

Caesars Sportsbook Signs Manning Family As Brand Ambassadors

Caesars Sportsbook has announced the signing of the Manning Family–Archie, Peyton, Eli and Cooper–to a marketing partnership. The Mannings will be featured in Caesars advertising and represent the company at live promotional events. The family has deep roots in the New Orleans area where Caesars has just launched retail sports betting. Caesars Entertainment and Caesars […]

Caesars Sportsbook Signs Manning Family As Brand Ambassadors