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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BIG3 3-On-3 Basketball League Names SuperDraft First Ever Daily Fantasy Partner

The BIG3 is a 3-on-3 basketball league founded by rap legend Ice Cube and entertainment executive Jeff Kwatinetz. The BIG3 will begin their 2021 season on July 10 at the Orleans Arena in Las Vegas. This will be the fourth season for the BIG3 after the 2020 season was canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. […]

BIG3 3-On-3 Basketball League Names SuperDraft First Ever Daily Fantasy Partner

More On Bally’s Mobile Sportsbook Launch In Colorado And Where They’re Heading Next

More On Bally's Mobile Sportsbook Launch In Colorado And Where They're Heading Next

More On Bally’s Mobile Sportsbook Launch In Colorado And Where They’re Heading Next

Bally Bet Mobile Sports Betting App Launches In Colorado

Bally’s Corporation has launched their ‘Bally Bet’ mobile sports betting app in Colorado. This is the first mobile sports betting market for Bally’s with plans to launch in Indiana, Iowa and New Jersey by the end of the year. Bally Bet is the 22nd sportsbook app to enter the Colorado market under the auspices of […]

Bally Bet Mobile Sports Betting App Launches In Colorado

Resorts World Las Vegas Gains Licensing Approval From Nevada Gaming Commission

Resorts World Las Vegas and parent company Genting Berhad PTD have received licensing approval from the Nevada Gaming Commission. The $4.3 billion USD, 3,506 room property will open on June 24, 2020. Resorts World will offer Hilton branded hotel accommodations and a 117,000 square foot casino with a sportsbook operated in-house. The post COVID reopening […]

Resorts World Las Vegas Gains Licensing Approval From Nevada Gaming Commission

Active Market Expected As Caesars Entertainment Prepares To Sell Non-US Assets Of William Hill

Bookmaking giant William Hill was purchased earlier this year by Caesars Entertainment for £2.9bn, or just under $4 billion USD. Caesars immediately set into the motion the sale of William Hill’s non-US assets. Analysts suggest that the sale of William Hill’s non-US assets could attract a purchase price of up to £1.5bn or just over […]

Active Market Expected As Caesars Entertainment Prepares To Sell Non-US Assets Of William Hill

Oakland Athletics Relocation Rumors Heat Up

Major League Baseball has given the Oakland Athletics permission to look at possible relocation options. The City of Oakland has been dragging their feet on a much needed new stadium for the MLB team. A number of cities are considered relocation candidates with Southern Nevada a clear frontrunner. It wasn’t that long ago that the […]

Oakland Athletics Relocation Rumors Heat Up

Atlanta Hawks Coach Nate McMillan Fined For Saying What Everyone Already Knows About The New York Knicks

The NBA has fined Atlanta Hawks interim coach Nate McMillan for comments about the New York Knicks. McMillan intimated that the Knicks would be the beneficiaries of preferential treatment from the league and its officials. The Knicks have struggled through a long rebuilding process and have reached the playoffs for the first time since the […]

Atlanta Hawks Coach Nate McMillan Fined For Saying What Everyone Already Knows About The New York Knicks

Las Vegas Casino Buffets Open Now

The self service all you can eat Las Vegas casino buffet was left for dead at the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. Within the past couple of weeks Caesars Palace and MGM Grand have announced the return of their buffets. For the time being, however, buffet options remain limited in the Las Vegas Valley. Earlier […]

Las Vegas Casino Buffets Open Now

The Las Vegas Buffet Lives! Caesars Palace, MGM Grand Bringing Them Back!

The self serve, all you can eat Las Vegas buffet was an early casualty of the COVID-19 pandemic. Casinos have tried ‘assisted serve’ concepts but customers didn’t respond. Within the past week, Caesars Palace and MGM Grand have announced the reopening of their buffets. News of the death of the Las Vegas self serve, all […]

The Las Vegas Buffet Lives! Caesars Palace, MGM Grand Bringing Them Back!

Resorts World Las Vegas Will Operate Sportsbook In-House

Resorts World Las Vegas will operate their sportsbook in-house offering retail and mobile wagering. Resorts World LV’s grand opening is set for June 24, 2021. The property is located at 3000 Las Vegas Boulevard, formerly the site of the Stardust Hotel & Casino. A bit of good news for the otherwise stagnant Las Vegas sportsbook […]

Resorts World Las Vegas Will Operate Sportsbook In-House