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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Philadelphia Flyers Fire Head Coach John Tortorella

The Philadelphia Flyers announced Thursday that head coach John Tortorella has been relieved of his duties, a move that general manager Daniel Briere described as “rock bottom” in the team’s ongoing rebuild. “I really hope that this is the bottom, This is rock bottom for us today, and this is the turnaround.” The Flyers, currently […]

Philadelphia Flyers Fire Head Coach John Tortorella

Hornets’ LaMelo Ball Done For The Year

Charlotte Hornets guard LaMelo Ball will miss the remainder of the 2023–24 NBA season as he undergoes two minor procedures to address lingering issues in his right ankle and wrist, the team announced Friday. Ball is set to have arthroscopic surgery to treat a right ankle impingement, along with a separate procedure on his right […]

Hornets’ LaMelo Ball Done For The Year

Hard Rock Digital Signs Partnership Deal With NHL Florida Panthers

Hard Rock Digital is set to make waves in Florida’s sports and gaming scene through a strategic partnership with the NHL’s Florida Panthers, marking a significant move to broaden its footprint in the state. This collaboration heralds the debut of a gambling partnership for the Panthers and aims to elevate the profile of Hard Rock […]

Hard Rock Digital Signs Partnership Deal With NHL Florida Panthers

Betsson Acquires Sporting Solutions to Enhance Sports Betting Capabilities

Betsson has announced the acquisition of Sporting Solutions, a subsidiary of the FDJ Group, to bolster its sports betting capabilities. This strategic move involves Betsson taking over the trading, pricing, and sports betting risk management verticals of Sporting Solutions, while La Francaise des Jeux (FDJ) retains the sports betting managed services business that serves lottery […]

Betsson Acquires Sporting Solutions to Enhance Sports Betting Capabilities

StarGames Partners with Borussia Dortmund in Multi-Year Deal

Greentube’s StarGames brand has announced a multi-year partnership with German Bundesliga football club Borussia Dortmund. This strategic collaboration promises to enhance brand visibility and leverage Borussia Dortmund’s extensive fanbase. The agreement grants StarGames prominent brand visibility on LED screens and other key advertising spaces within the Signal Iduna Park stadium during all of Borussia Dortmund’s […]

StarGames Partners with Borussia Dortmund in Multi-Year Deal

UK Tote Group Launches Fixed-Odds Sportsbook with Amelco Partnership

In a significant expansion of its betting offerings, the UK Tote Group has launched its first comprehensive fixed-odds sportsbook in collaboration with Amelco. This new venture marks a major step for the UK Tote as it broadens its reach beyond traditional horse race betting, offering customers a wide array of sports betting markets. The integration […]

UK Tote Group Launches Fixed-Odds Sportsbook with Amelco Partnership

Tyreek Hill’s Next Team If Traded By The Dolphins

Tyreek Hill isn’t in the playoffs for the first time in his NFL career and that has him thinking about his future. Is it in Miami or elsewhere? The speedy receiver made comments that he was done in Florida and is looking for a fresh start, but where could he end up if the Dolphins […]

Tyreek Hill’s Next Team If Traded By The Dolphins

Who Will be Elected The Next President of the IOC?

In late March the International Olympic Committee will elect a new president as Thomas Bach’s reign comes to an end. Seven committee members are running as candidates. But who will get enough votes to take the top job? Great Britain, Sebastian Coe +150 Sebastian Coe is a track and field British legend winning two gold […]

Who Will be Elected The Next President of the IOC?

Early Odds for 2025 Heisman Trophy, Quarterbacks Lead the Way

Travis Hunter captured the Heisman Trophy and was a bit of a unicorn, a two-way player who can play receiver and cornerback. Don’t expect to see another player like him chasing college’s most coveted award. Once again, all the hype centers around quarterbacks as 12 pivots have won the Heisman since 2010. QB Arch Manning, […]

Early Odds for 2025 Heisman Trophy, Quarterbacks Lead the Way

Canada Slight Favorites to Win 4 Nations Face-Off

The 4 Nations Face-Off takes place February 12–20, 2025, in Montreal and Boston and replaces the annual All-Star Game. The four-team tournament includes Canada, Finland, Sweden, and the United States. It’s a round-robin format, followed by a one-game final between the top two teams. Let’s preview each squad and their chances. Canada +135 In any […]

Canada Slight Favorites to Win 4 Nations Face-Off