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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Palms Las Vegas To Be Sold To California Tribal Operators

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 Palms never reopened following the gaming industry shutdown […]

Palms Las Vegas To Be Sold To California Tribal Operators

World Series of Poker, GGPoker Announce 2021 Online International Schedule

The World Series of Poker (WSOP) and GGPoker have announced their schedule of online WSOP events for international players. The schedule begins with the WSOP Super Circuit Online Series on Saturday, May 1. US based players compete at WSOP.com and have their own schedule of events. The World Series of Poker (WSOP) is tentatively planning […]

World Series of Poker, GGPoker Announce 2021 Online International Schedule

American Hockey League (AHL) Will Not Award Calder Cup Championship This Season

For the second straight season the American Hockey League (AHL) will not award a championship due to the COVID-19 pandemic. This year, the big issue was ongoing travel and border restrictions between the US and Canada. The AHL is North America’s top minor league hockey circuit and the level of play just below the NHL. […]

American Hockey League (AHL) Will Not Award Calder Cup Championship This Season

888 Holdings Sets Sights On US Sports Betting Market

London Stock Exchange listed 888 Holdings is looking to expand their B2C US sports betting presence. 888 is already in New Jersey with their sports betting, poker and online casino platforms. They are also in a partnership with Caesars Entertainment to power the World Series of Poker online brand with their technology. 888 Holdings (LSE: […]

888 Holdings Sets Sights On US Sports Betting Market

Indy Eleven USL Soccer Team Names BetRivers Official Sports Betting Partner

USL soccer side Indy Eleven has announced BetRivers as the team’s official sports betting partner. In addition to promotional assets in the arena BetRivers will have a logo on the team’s jersey sleeve and sponsor the postgame show following all local TV broadcasts. The USL is the United States’ second tier professional soccer league behind […]

Indy Eleven USL Soccer Team Names BetRivers Official Sports Betting Partner

Circa Sports Set To Open Satellite Sportsbook at The Pass Casino In Henderson

Circa Sports will open a satellite sportsbook at The Pass Casino on Water Street in Henderson, Nevada on Thursday, April 29. The Nevada Gaming Comission approved the arrangement at their April 22 meeting. The Pass Casino–formerly the Eldorado–reopened after considerable renovation on April 1. The Pass Casino recently opened on Water Street in Henderson, Nevada […]

Circa Sports Set To Open Satellite Sportsbook at The Pass Casino In Henderson

TwinSpires Mobile Sports Betting App Launches In Colorado, Indiana and Pennsylvania

Churchill Downs, Inc. (CDI) has announced the launch of their TwinSpires mobile sports betting app in Colorado, Indiana and Pennsylvania. The TwinSpires app is powered by technology from GAN Ltd. and Kambi. In January, CDI announced plans to rebrand their BetAmerica sports betting assets with the TwinSpires name. A trendy topic in the early part […]

TwinSpires Mobile Sports Betting App Launches In Colorado, Indiana and Pennsylvania

Crown Casino Perth Suspends Gaming And Hospitality Operations Due To COVID-19 Outbreak

Crown Casino Perth has significantly reduced operations due to a COVID-19 related lockdown. All gaming and hospitality operations have been suspended with only limited hotel operations continuing. Crown Perth was closed for over three months last year at the height of the global COVID-19 outbreak. The COVID-19 pandemic has totally disrupted life all around the […]

Crown Casino Perth Suspends Gaming And Hospitality Operations Due To COVID-19 Outbreak

New Las Vegas Ad Campaign Woos Post COVID Visitors

The Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority (LVCVA) has launched a new ad campaign called ‘Vegas You’. The campaign seeks to promote the city as the ‘go to’ destination in a post COVID world. In a separate campaign, Las Vegas is targeting business travelers. The Las Vegas gaming and tourism economy has suffered mightily during […]

New Las Vegas Ad Campaign Woos Post COVID Visitors

Former Clemson QB Trevor Lawrence Signs Endorsement Deal With Cryptocurrency Firm Blockfolio

Presumptive top NFL draft pick Trevor Lawrence has signed a promotional deal with cryptocurrency website Blockfolio. Blockfolio bills itself as ‘the leading network for mobile cryptocurrency portfolio tracking and management’. Lawrence will be paid in cryptocurrency for his endorsement deal. Former Clemson quarterback and all but certain top pick in the 2021 NFL Draft Trevor […]

Former Clemson QB Trevor Lawrence Signs Endorsement Deal With Cryptocurrency Firm Blockfolio