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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Tampa Bay, VGK Now Favored To Win Stanley Cup At Sportsbooks In Nevada and Colorado

The Vegas Golden Knights and Tampa Bay Lighting are now neck and neck as Stanley Cup championship favorites. The Lightning eliminated the Carolina Hurricanes 4-1 in their second round series. They now await the outcome of the New York Islanders/Boston Bruins series. The Golden Knights hold a 3-2 edge over the Colorado Avalanche with Game […]

Tampa Bay, VGK Now Favored To Win Stanley Cup At Sportsbooks In Nevada and Colorado

Oaklawn Park Revamps Schedule, Will Start 2021-2022 Meet In December

Oaklawn Park has expanded their live racing schedule to add December weekend dates. The 2021-2022 race meet will begin on December 3, 2021 and conclude on May 8, 2022. The stakes race schedule for the upcoming meet will be released later. Oaklawn Park is located in Hot Springs, Arkansas. On balance, the more horse racing […]

Oaklawn Park Revamps Schedule, Will Start 2021-2022 Meet In December

Quick Take Group By Group Preview Of Euro 2020 Field

The Euro 2020 soccer tournament will get underway on June 11. The tournament decided to retain the ‘Euro 2020’ name following its postponement last Summer due to the COVID-19 pandemic. France, England, Belgium and Germany are among the top betting choices to win the Euro 2020. The Euro 2020 soccer tournament starts this weekend and […]

Quick Take Group By Group Preview Of Euro 2020 Field

Bob Baffert’s Medina Spirit Could Run At Monmouth In July’s Haskell Invitational

Bob Baffert’s Medina Spirit has resumed galloping at Santa Anita after a few weeks off. Medina Spirit could be pointed to the Haskell Invitational at Monmouth Park on July 17. Baffert is under indefinite suspension by the New York Racing Authority (NYRA) eliminating the possibility that he could run horses at Saratoga this summer. Bob […]

Bob Baffert’s Medina Spirit Could Run At Monmouth In July’s Haskell Invitational

Orlando Magic Head Coaching Prop Odds Posted

Sportsbooks are beginning to post betting markets on possible candidates for NBA coaching vacancies. Boston, Orlando and Portland all have open head coaching jobs. The biggest issue for most teams is finding a viable head coach with so few in the market with previous NBA coaching experience. Several interesting NBA futures betting markets posted at […]

Orlando Magic Head Coaching Prop Odds Posted

Boston Celtics Head Coaching Prop Odds Posted

Sportsbooks are beginning to post betting markets on possible candidates for NBA coaching vacancies. Boston, Orlando and Portland all have open head coaching jobs. The biggest issue for most teams is finding a viable head coach with so few in the market with previous NBA coaching experience. Several interesting NBA futures betting markets posted at […]

Boston Celtics Head Coaching Prop Odds Posted

Leader Jon Rahm Out Of Memorial Tournament After Positive COVID-19 Test

John Rahm was forced to withdraw from the Memorial Tournament after the third round due to a positive COVID-19 test. Rahm was leading the tournament by 6 strokes at the time of his withdrawal. Sportsbooks have different policies and house rules governing this situation. Strange turn of events at Muirfield Village Golf Club on Saturday […]

Leader Jon Rahm Out Of Memorial Tournament After Positive COVID-19 Test

Summer Soccer Highlight Euro 2020 Upcoming With England and France Favored

The Euro 2020 soccer tournament will get underway on June 11. The tournament decided to retain the ‘Euro 2020’ name following its postponement last Summer due to the COVID-19 pandemic. France, England, Belgium and Germany are among the top betting choices to win the Euro 2020. The Euro 2020 soccer tournament will get underway on […]

Summer Soccer Highlight Euro 2020 Upcoming With England and France Favored

Post Time Favorite Essential Quality Wins Belmont Stakes

Post time favorite Essential Quality ran down pacesetter Hot Rod Charlie in the stretch to win the $1.5 million Grade 1 Belmont Stakes by 1 1/4 lengths. Hot Rod Charlie finished second with Preakness winner Rombauer taking third. Essential Quality was coming off of a disappointing fourth place run in the Kentucky Derby. Horse racing […]

Post Time Favorite Essential Quality Wins Belmont Stakes

Knicks Go Looks Like Class Of Small Field In Metropolitan Handicap

6 horses are entered in the Metropolitan Handicap on the Belmont Stakes undercard. Knicks Go looks like the class of the field though he hasn’t run since the Saudi Cup in February. Mischevious Alex will be ridden by Jose Ortiz in place of his injured brother Irad Ortiz, Jr. There are seven Grade 1 stakes […]

Knicks Go Looks Like Class Of Small Field In Metropolitan Handicap