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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Bob Baffert Banned From NYRA Tracks, Out Of Belmont Stakes

Bob Baffert is barred indefinitely from entering and stabling horses at New York Racing Association (NYRA) tracks. The duration of Baffert’s ban will be determined based on information from the Kentucky Horse Racing Commission’s investigation into the positive drug test of Kentucky Derby winner Medina Spirit. The sanction means that Baffert won’t be able to […]

Bob Baffert Banned From NYRA Tracks, Out Of Belmont Stakes

Bible Toting Lunatic Breaks Into Soccer Star Neymar’s Paris Home

A Bible toting religious lunatic broke into the Paris mansion of soccer star Neymar over the weekend. Neymar’s security ran the fundamentalist religious kook off of the property. The home invader was arrested in a neighboring town not long after. Paris Saint-Germain soccer star Neymar had a potentially scary encounter at his home several hours […]

Bible Toting Lunatic Breaks Into Soccer Star Neymar’s Paris Home

German Sports Betting Giant Tipico On The Agenda For Colorado Licensing This Week

German sportsbook Tipico is on the agenda for licensing in Colorado this week. Tipico previously announced plans to enter the Colorado market in partnership with Century Casinos. Tipico launched in New Jersey in late 2020 partnering with Ocean Casino Resort in Atlantic City. Tipico is a well known sports betting name in Europe though the […]

German Sports Betting Giant Tipico On The Agenda For Colorado Licensing This Week

Kobe Bryant Inducted Into Basketball Hall of Fame

The late Kobe Bryant was inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame on Saturday night. His widow, Vanessa Bryant, accepted the honor on behalf of her husband. Also inducted into the Hall of Fame were Kevin Garnett and Tim Duncan. When Los Angeles Lakers’ legend Kobe Bryant retired it was inevitable that he […]

Kobe Bryant Inducted Into Basketball Hall of Fame

Rombauer Wins Preakness Stakes As 11-1 Underdog

11-1 choice Rombauer was the upset winner of the 2021 Preakness Stakes. Midnight Bourbon finished second with Bob Baffert’s Medina Spirit taking third. Medina Spirit will not continue on to the Belmont. After a week of controversy involving Hall of Fame trainer Bob Baffert, Kentucky Derby winner Medina Spirit and a failed drug test the […]

Rombauer Wins Preakness Stakes As 11-1 Underdog

Penn National Approved To Launch Barstool Sportsbook App In Indiana

Penn National Gaming has received approval from the Indiana Gaming Commission to launch their Barstool Sportsbook app in the state. Indiana has become one of the better post-PASPA betting states and Barstool will become their 12th mobile app. Barstool Sportsbook’s mobile app is now live in four states: Indiana, Illinois, Michigan and Pennsylvania. Penn National […]

Penn National Approved To Launch Barstool Sportsbook App In Indiana

Boyd Gaming’s Southern Nevada Properties Approved For 100% Capacity

Boyd Gaming’s Las Vegas area gaming properties have been approved to increase gaming floor capacity to 100%. All Las Vegas area casinos can now operate at 80% capacity following relaxation of the COVID-19 guidelines on May 1. Casinos can be approved for 100% capacity for above average success in vaccinating their employees. It now appears […]

Boyd Gaming’s Southern Nevada Properties Approved For 100% Capacity

More Las Vegas Casinos Approved To Go To 100% Capacity

More Las Vegas casinos have been approved to increase gaming floor capacity to 100%. All Las Vegas area casinos can now operate at 80% capacity following relaxation of the COVID-19 guidelines on May 1. Casinos can be approved for 100% capacity for above average success in vaccinating their employees. When Nevada Governor Steve Sisolak announced […]

More Las Vegas Casinos Approved To Go To 100% Capacity

NHL Head Coaches Rick Tocchet, John Tortorella Won’t Return Next Year

Rick Tocchet is out as head coach of the Arizona Coyotes after four seasons. Columbus Blue Jackets’ head coach John Tortorella is also out as a result of ‘mutual agreement’ with team management. Neither team appears to be in a hurry to hire a replacement. The National Hockey League season isn’t officially over yet and […]

NHL Head Coaches Rick Tocchet, John Tortorella Won’t Return Next Year

Oakland Athletics Will Look At Relocation Options

Major League Baseball has given the Oakland Athletics permission to look at markets for possible relocation. The team has been trying to get a new ballpark built in Oakland but the process is mired in delays and red tape. Las Vegas is being mentioned as the most likely destination should the team leave Oakland. Last […]

Oakland Athletics Will Look At Relocation Options