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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Don’t Expect A Drew Brees NFL Comeback

Drew Brees retired after the 2020 NFL season. The former New Orleans Saints’ QB says that he’s unlikely to consider a comeback. Brees is beginning a broadcasting career with NBC and has entered into a promotional relationship with PointsBet. While the New Orleans Saints try to decide on their starting quarterback during the NFL preseason […]

Don’t Expect A Drew Brees NFL Comeback

NBA Finals Game 6 Betting Line and Total Update

Game 6 of the NBA Finals is set for Tuesday, July 20 at the Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee. Start time is 9:05 PM Eastern/6:05 PM Pacific with TV coverage on ABC in the US. The Bucks are one win away from the NBA Championship holding a 3-2 lead in the series. The Milwaukee Bucks are […]

NBA Finals Game 6 Betting Line and Total Update

Toronto Blue Jays Get Government Approval To Return Home

The Toronto Blue Jays will return home to the Rogers Centre beginning on June 30, 2021. MLS soccer sides Toronto FC and CF Montreal were granted permission to return home earlier this week. There will be significant health and safety protocols in place for the Blue Jays and visiting teams. The Toronto Blue Jays can […]

Toronto Blue Jays Get Government Approval To Return Home

Most Profitable NHL Teams In The 2020-2021 Season

The Vegas Golden Knights earned more money on a unit basis than any other team in the National Hockey League. Florida and Minnesota also earned double digit profits for their ‘financial backers’. The truncated NHL season began in mid January 2021 with only 56 games played in the regular season. The 2020-2021 NHL season was […]

Most Profitable NHL Teams In The 2020-2021 Season

Kevin Love, Bradley Beal Out Of Tokyo Olympics As Team USA Train Wreck Continues To Build Steam

Bradley Beal is out of the Tokyo Olympics after a positive COVID-19 test. Jerami Grant has been placed in COVID protocol due to contact tracing though is still with the team as of now. Kevin Love is withdrawing from Team USA with the explanation that his calf injury is keeping him from returning to competitive […]

Kevin Love, Bradley Beal Out Of Tokyo Olympics As Team USA Train Wreck Continues To Build Steam

NBA Finals Game 5 Betting Line and Total Update

Game 5 of the NBA Finals is set for Saturday, July 17 at 9:00 PM Eastern/6:00 PM Pacific with TV coverage on ABC in the US. Both teams have swept on their home floor and the series is tied 2-2. The Phoenix Suns are a -4 point favorite in Game 5 with the total at […]

NBA Finals Game 5 Betting Line and Total Update

Bob Baffert Can Race Horses In New York–At Least For Now

Bob Baffert has received a stay of the New York Racing Association’s (NYRA) ban from racing horses in the state. The suspension was issued on May 17 in the aftermath of Kentucky Derby winner Medina Spirit’s positive post race drug test. The race meet at Saratoga begins on Thursday, July 17 and this will allow […]

Bob Baffert Can Race Horses In New York–At Least For Now

Phoenix Suns Assistant Willie Green Expected To Be Hired As New Orleans Pelicans’ Head Coach

Phoenix Suns’ assistant Willie Green is expected to be the next head coach of the New Orleans Pelicans. While a deal is not yet done reports suggest that it is just a matter of time. Former New Orleans head coach Stan Van Gundy was let go in mid-June after one season at the helm. There […]

Phoenix Suns Assistant Willie Green Expected To Be Hired As New Orleans Pelicans’ Head Coach

NBA Finals Game 4 Betting Line and Total Update

Game 4 of the NBA Finals is set for Wednesday, July 14 at 9:00 PM Eastern/6:00 PM Pacific with TV coverage on ABC in the US. Phoenix leads the series 2-1 and will shift back to the Suns’ home court for Game 5. The Milwaukee Bucks are a -4 or -4.5 point favorite in Game […]

NBA Finals Game 4 Betting Line and Total Update

Las Vegas Sportsbooks Have A Big Liability On Shohei Ohtani To Win American League MVP

Shohei Ohtani is the first player to start a game while leading the MLB in home runs since Babe Ruth did it over 100 years ago. Ohtani was named to the AL All Star team as a hitter and is also the starting pitcher for the game. Nevada sportsbooks have a big liability on Ohtani […]

Las Vegas Sportsbooks Have A Big Liability On Shohei Ohtani To Win American League MVP