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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Dwyane Wade Acquires Ownership Stake In Utah Jazz

Dwyane Wade has purchased an ownership stake in the NBA’s Utah Jazz. Tech entrepreneur Ryan Smith purchased the Jazz from the Miller family late last year. Wade is planning to take an active role in the operation of the team and within the Salt Lake City community. Dwyane Wade will forever be synonymous with the […]

Dwyane Wade Acquires Ownership Stake In Utah Jazz

Wyoming On The Verge Of Becoming A Top US Sports Betting Jurisdiction

Wyoming is in the process of formulating regulations for mobile sports betting by September 1, 2021. Governor Mark Gordon signed HB 0133 into law on April 5. Based on the wording of the bill Wyoming could soon have one of the best regulatory frameworks for sports betting in the United States. April has brought a […]

Wyoming On The Verge Of Becoming A Top US Sports Betting Jurisdiction

Jacksonville Jaguars Will Monitor In-Venue Air Quality In Partnership With Honeywell

The Jacksonville Jaguars have announced a partnership with Honeywell to monitor air quality at team facilities in real time. Jacksonville was one of the first teams in the NFL to implement an in-stadium touchless payment solution. The Jaguars are planning on hosting 100% capacity at TIAA Bank Field for the 2021 NFL season. One positive […]

Jacksonville Jaguars Will Monitor In-Venue Air Quality In Partnership With Honeywell

British Horse Racing Will Reschedule Saturday Events To Pay Respect To HRH The Duke of Edinburgh

Prince Philip, His Royal Highness The Duke of Edinburgh passed away last week at the age of 99. His funeral is set for Saturday at 3 PM local time in St George’s Chapel, Windsor. The British Horseracing Authority has rescheduled weekend events as not to conflict with the funeral. The United Kingdom lost a national […]

British Horse Racing Will Reschedule Saturday Events To Pay Respect To HRH The Duke of Edinburgh

Canucks Set To Return, Avs Now Sidelined As COVID-19 Continues To Disrupt NHL Schedule

The Vancouver Canucks will finally return to action on Sunday after a severe COVID-19 outbreak. At one point last week, 25 players and coaches were in NHL COVID protocol. Now the Colorado Avalanche are dealing with COVID-19 related postponements. The NHL announced on Friday that the Vancouver Canucks are finally set to return from their […]

Canucks Set To Return, Avs Now Sidelined As COVID-19 Continues To Disrupt NHL Schedule

FanDuel Will Get Arizona Market Access In Partnership With NBA Phoenix Suns

FanDuel has announced a market access deal with the Phoenix Suns of the National Basketball Association (NBA). The move comes shortly on the heels of a deal between DraftKings and the PGA Tour for Arizona market access. FanDuel will offer mobile betting throughout Arizona as well as run a retail sportsbook in the Suns’ arena […]

FanDuel Will Get Arizona Market Access In Partnership With NBA Phoenix Suns

Vancouver Canucks Return To Action From COVID-19 Outbreak Delayed By NHL

The Vancouver Canucks game against the Edmonton Oilers scheduled for Friday has been postponed. At one point last week, 25 players and coaches were in NHL COVID protocol. A number of Canucks’ players thought that the league was rushing them back to action too quickly. The Vancouver Canucks haven’t played since March 24 but their […]

Vancouver Canucks Return To Action From COVID-19 Outbreak Delayed By NHL

Bally’s Corporation Announces Merger Terms With UK Tech Provider Gamesys

Bally’s Corporation has announced the terms of their acquisition of UK gaming technology platform provider Gamesys. Gamesys stockholders have the option of taking a cash buyout offer or the equivalent amount of Bally’s stock. Bally’s has made a number of acquisitions intended to bolster their position as an online sports betting operator. More early week […]

Bally’s Corporation Announces Merger Terms With UK Tech Provider Gamesys

Bally’s Corporation To Purchase Tropicana Las Vegas

Bally’s Corporation has announced their plans to purchase the Las Vegas Tropicana from Gaming and Leisure Properties. The deal is valued at $308 million USD and is expected to close in early 2022. Bally’s will also do a sale/leaseback deal with GLPI on properties in Colorado and Illinois. Bally’s Corporation (NYSE: BALY) released their preliminary […]

Bally’s Corporation To Purchase Tropicana Las Vegas

Exchange Platform Smarkets Sets Betting Volume Record On UK Grand National

Exchange wagering platform Smarkets reports that £92.8 was traded on the platform during the 2021 Grand National festival. This represents a 21% increase in betting volume over the 2019 Grand National. The 2020 Grand National was cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. More impressive numbers from the 2021 Grand National horse racing festival are being […]

Exchange Platform Smarkets Sets Betting Volume Record On UK Grand National