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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Scientific Games Processed A Record 50 Million Bets During UK Grand National

Reports from multiple industry sources suggest that the 2021 Grand National horse racing festival was the biggest ever UK online sports betting event. New York listed technology supplier Scientific Games processed a record 50 million bets during the three day event. UK retail bookmakers were closed during the 2021 Grand National due to COVID-19 pandemic […]

Scientific Games Processed A Record 50 Million Bets During UK Grand National

BetRivers Online Casino Platform Launches In West Virginia

Rush Street Interactive has launched the BetRivers mobile casino platform in West Virginia. The company is now active in 10 US states with a combination of mobile, online and retail. BetRivers is partnered with Century Casinos owned Mountaineer Park in West Virginia. Rush Street Interactive (NYSE: RSI) has announced the launch of their BetRivers branded […]

BetRivers Online Casino Platform Launches In West Virginia

Vancouver Canucks Return To Practice After COVID-19 Outbreak

The Vancouver Canucks returned to practice following a massive COVID-19 outbreak among players and staff. At one point last week, 25 players and coaches were in NHL COVID protocol. Vancouver will resume their season on Friday against the Edmonton Oilers The Vancouver Canucks have held their first practice since an 11 day hiatus caused by […]

Vancouver Canucks Return To Practice After COVID-19 Outbreak

COVID Hammered Vancouver Canucks Could Resume Play On April 16

The ‘target date’ for the Vancouver Canucks to return to action is April 16. The Canucks have suffered a rash of positive COVID-19 tests with as many as 25 players and coaches stricken. Eight Vancouver games have been postponed from March 13 through April 14. One of the more unexpected turn of events during what […]

COVID Hammered Vancouver Canucks Could Resume Play On April 16

William Hill Doesn’t Want To See Jordan Spieth Win The Masters. Hideki Matsuyama Is Trying To Make That Happen.

The Masters golf tournament heads into the final round on Sunday with Hideki Matsuyama in control. This is welcome news for William Hill’s Nevada books who are facing a big liability on Jordan Spieth. Speith is currently in 7th place, six strokes off the lead. It’s completely understandable if William Hill’s Nevada books are collectively […]

William Hill Doesn’t Want To See Jordan Spieth Win The Masters. Hideki Matsuyama Is Trying To Make That Happen.

Super Stock Earns Kentucky Derby Berth With Victory In The Arkansas Derby

6-1 choice Super Stock has won the Arkansas Derby, earning a spot in the Kentucky Derby in the process. Super Stock was able to prevail from off the pace with Caddo River, Concert Tour and Get Her Number rounding out the top four. Concert Tour suffered his first career defeat as an overwhelming 1-5 favorite. […]

Super Stock Earns Kentucky Derby Berth With Victory In The Arkansas Derby

Bally’s Corporation Completes Purchase Of MontBleu Casino From Caesars

Bally’s Corporation has announced the completion of their purchase of the MontBleu Resort Casino & Spa from Caesars Entertainment. Caesars had originally planned to sell the property to Maverick Gaming but that deal fell apart in April 2020. Bally’s also acquired the Eldorado Shreveport Resort & Casino in Louisiana in the deal. Bally’s Corporation (NYSE: […]

Bally’s Corporation Completes Purchase Of MontBleu Casino From Caesars

Virtual 2021 Grand National Sees Favored Cloth Cap Prevail

Race favorite Cloth Cap was the winner in the 2021 Virtual Grand National simulated race. The race was run for the fifth consecutive year and became extremely popular when the 2020 Grand National was cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Inspired Entertainment–a big player in the virtual sports gaming world–produced the event. Precisely one year […]

Virtual 2021 Grand National Sees Favored Cloth Cap Prevail

Grand National Expected To Be UK’s Biggest Ever Online Sports Betting Event

Gaming technology company Entain projects that this weekend’s Grand National horse racing will be the UK’s biggest ever online sports betting event. With the UK’s retail bookmaking locations closed due to COVID-19 that action will likely move online. Entain owns two of the UK’s largest bookmakers, Coral and Ladbrokes. The Grand National has been held […]

Grand National Expected To Be UK’s Biggest Ever Online Sports Betting Event

English Premier League Side Southampton FC Renew Main Partnership With Coingaming Group

English Premier League entrant Southampton Football Club has renewed their partnership with the Coingaming Group for another three years. The Coingaming Group’s Sportsbet.io brand will continue as Southampton’s front of shirt sponsor. The Estonia based Coingaming Group operates several cryptocurrency based gaming platforms including Bitcasino.io and Sportsbet.io. Southampton FC of the English Premier League might […]

English Premier League Side Southampton FC Renew Main Partnership With Coingaming Group