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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Medina Spirit Heads To Baltimore For Preakness Stakes

Kentucky Derby winner Medina Spirit is heading to Baltimore for Saturday’s Preakness Stakes at Pimlico. Trainer Bob Baffert will remain in California while trainer Jimmy Barnes handles his horses. Baffert will saddle Medina Spirit along with Concert Tour for the second leg in the Triple Crown. The winner of the Kentucky Derby invariably is pointed […]

Medina Spirit Heads To Baltimore For Preakness Stakes

San Manuel Tribe Will Evaluate The Palms Before Making Any Plans

Red Rock Resorts is selling The Palms Las Vegas to the San Manuel Band of Mission Indians and the San Manuel Gaming and Hospitality Authority for $650 million USD. The San Manuel Band of Mission Indians own and operate the San Manuel Casino in Highland, California. The tribe will carefully assess the property before making […]

San Manuel Tribe Will Evaluate The Palms Before Making Any Plans

Medina Spirit’s Kentucky Derby Victory In Jeopardy After Failed Drug Test

Bob Baffert trained Medina Spirit led wire to wire in the Kentucky Derby. Reports now indicate that he tested positive for a regulated anti-inflammatory after the race. Horse racing has tried to reduce the use of drugs in the sport but there are questions about many guidelines. The Kentucky Derby is all of a sudden […]

Medina Spirit’s Kentucky Derby Victory In Jeopardy After Failed Drug Test

NHL Modifies COVID-19 Protocol For Fully Vaccinated Players and Teams

The NHL has modified its COVID-19 protocol for fully vaccinated players and teams. This includes relaxed mask wearing requirements along with modifications to policies on social gathering and testing. A team is considered fully vaccinated when 85 percent of the individuals in its traveling party are fully vaccinated. Late last month, Vegas Golden Knights goaltender […]

NHL Modifies COVID-19 Protocol For Fully Vaccinated Players and Teams

Crypto.com In Deal With Serie A To Sponsor Coppa Italia Final

Crypto.com will a sponsor of the 2021 Coppa Italia soccer final between Atalanta and Juventus on May 19. Lega Serie A is the first football league to sign a partnership with a cryptocurrency and NFT platform. Crypto.com has previously inked sponsorship deals with the NHL Montreal Canadiens and the Aston Martin Formula 1 Racing Team. […]

Crypto.com In Deal With Serie A To Sponsor Coppa Italia Final

Los Angeles Angels Release Legend Albert Pujols

The Los Angeles Angels have designated Albert Pujols for assignment, a formality prior to releasing him after he clears waivers. The 41 year old Pujols is in the final year of his contract and will become a free agent for the second time in his 21 year career. The Angels were hard pressed to find […]

Los Angeles Angels Release Legend Albert Pujols

Arizona Diamondbacks Partner With Caesars Entertainment For Downtown Phoenix Sportsbook

Caesars Entertainment is partnering with the MLB Arizona Diamondbacks for mobile sports betting access in the state. Caesars will also operate a state-of-the-art sportsbook on the plaza adjacent to Chase Field. Ceasars joins FanDuel and DraftKings in the Arizona market–all of whom have partnered with professional sports organizations in the state. Hard to believe that […]

Arizona Diamondbacks Partner With Caesars Entertainment For Downtown Phoenix Sportsbook

2021 Breeders’ Cup At Del Mar Will Include Fans, Tickets On Sale July 16

The 2021 Breeders’ Cup World Championships at Del Mar announced that tickets for the November 5-6 event will go on Sale July 16 at 9:00 AM Pacific. An undetermined number of fans will be able to attend with more details expected in mid-June. Fans will also be welcomed back for Del Mar’s summer meet beginning […]

2021 Breeders’ Cup At Del Mar Will Include Fans, Tickets On Sale July 16

Cosmopolitan Las Vegas Approved For 100% Gaming Floor Capacity

The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas has received approval from the Nevada Gaming Control Board to increase casino capacity to 100%. The Cosmopolitan has reached an 80% vaccination rate among their active workforce. In addition, the property will be able to remove plastic barriers at slot machines and table games. Nothing like a bit of ‘peer […]

Cosmopolitan Las Vegas Approved For 100% Gaming Floor Capacity

Wynn Resorts’ Las Vegas Properties Can Now Operate At 100% Capacity

Wynn Resorts’ Las Vegas properties can operate at 100% capacity beginning on Monday, May 10. The Nevada Gaming Control Board approved the company’s request to amend occupancy due to its 88% vaccination rate among employees. All Clark County casinos had occupancy levels raised to 80% effective May 1. Another ‘light at the end of the […]

Wynn Resorts’ Las Vegas Properties Can Now Operate At 100% Capacity