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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Team USA Men’s Basketball Upset By Nigeria In Point Spread Debacle

The USA Men’s Basketball Team lost to Nigeria on Saturday 90-87 in what was supposed to have been an Olympic ‘tune up’ game. It is only the third time the USA Men’s Basketball Team has lost an exhibition since professionals began playing in 1992. Team USA was a -30 point favorite in the game, making […]

Team USA Men’s Basketball Upset By Nigeria In Point Spread Debacle

MLB All Star Game 2021 Betting Odds Update Including Moneyline, Run Line and Total

The 2021 Major League Baseball (MLB) All Star Game will take place on Tuesday, July 13 at Coors Field in Denver, Colorado. The game was originally scheduled for Atlanta but moved due to ‘political correctness’. The MLB Draft is also taking place in Denver this week. The MLB All Star Game isn’t what it used […]

MLB All Star Game 2021 Betting Odds Update Including Moneyline, Run Line and Total

NBA Finals Game 3 Betting Line and Total Update

Game 3 of the NBA Finals is set for Sunday, July 12 at 8:00 PM Eastern/5:00 PM Pacific with TV coverage on ABC in the US.. Phoenix leads the series 2-0 as the series shifts to Milwaukee for Games 3 and 4. The Milwaukee Bucks are a -4 point favorite in Game 3 with the […]

NBA Finals Game 3 Betting Line and Total Update

NFL Legend Drew Brees In Promotional Deal With PointsBet

Former New Orleans Saints’ QB Drew Brees has signed a promotional deal with PointsBet. Brees is also taking an equity stake in the Australian based sportsbook. PointsBet is live in Colorado, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Michigan, and New Jersey. As sports betting continues to grow in the United States it has opened up a new post-career […]

NFL Legend Drew Brees In Promotional Deal With PointsBet

Tyson Fury Tests Positive For COVID-19, Rematch With Deontay Wilder Postponed

Lineal heavyweight champion Tyson Fury has tested positive for COVID-19, as have multiple others in his camp. The rematch with Deontay Wilder scheduled for July 24 at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas has been postponed. The tentative timeframe for the rescheduled fight will be sometime in October. The biggest fight of the summer is off–though […]

Tyson Fury Tests Positive For COVID-19, Rematch With Deontay Wilder Postponed

Dallas Assistant Jamahl Mosley Now Top Choice For Orlando Magic Head Coaching Job

Dallas Mavericks’ assistant coach Jamahl Mosley is now the top candidate for the vacant Orlando Magic head coaching job. Mosley is reportedly–and understandably–peeved that he didn’t get real consideration for the Mavericks’ job which went to Jason Kidd. Penny Hardaway turned down the Orlando job late last month, opting to stay at the University of […]

Dallas Assistant Jamahl Mosley Now Top Choice For Orlando Magic Head Coaching Job

England Dispatches Denmark To Reach Euro 2020 Finals

England defeated a plucky Denmark side on Wednesday 2-1 in AET to advance to the Euro 2020 Finals against Italy. It is England’s first major tournament final since 1966. The Euro 2020 Finals will take place on Sunday, July 11 at Wembley Stadium in London. Kickoff is 8:00 PM BST/3:00 PM EDT/12 Noon PDT. Television […]

England Dispatches Denmark To Reach Euro 2020 Finals

NBA Finals Game 2 Betting Line and Total Update

The NBA Finals will continue on Thursday, July 8 in Phoenix with Game 2 at 9:05 PM Eastern/6:05 PM Pacific. Phoenix leads the series 1-0 and is a -5.5 favorite in Game 2. The total for Game 2 is 219.5. Phoenix Suns’ point guard Chris Paul is playing in the NBA Finals for the first […]

NBA Finals Game 2 Betting Line and Total Update

Colorado, Vegas, Tampa Bay Favorites To Win 2022 Stanley Cup As NHL Futures Odds Posted

Sportsbooks are starting to post Stanley Cup futures odds for the 2021-2022 National Hockey League (NHL) season. The Colorado Avalanche, Vegas Golden Knights and Tampa Bay Lightning are the top three teams on the betting board. Six teams are +10000 longshots including the expansion Seattle Kraken. The NHL and fans in the Tampa Bay area […]

Colorado, Vegas, Tampa Bay Favorites To Win 2022 Stanley Cup As NHL Futures Odds Posted

Stanley Cup Game 5 Still A ‘Go’ Despite Hurricane Elsa

Game 5 of the Stanley Cup Final is set for Tampa’s Amalie Arena on Wednesday, July 7. NHL sources have dismissed suggestions that the game could be postponed due to severe tropical weather. The Lightning lead the series 3-1 and can close out the Habs in Game 5. After two seasons of dealing with the […]

Stanley Cup Game 5 Still A ‘Go’ Despite Hurricane Elsa