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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Richard Childress Racing In NASCAR Partnership Deal With BetMGM

BetMGM and Richard Childress Racing have partnered up for a wide ranging promotional deal. The deal includes primary sponsorship for ‘select races’ on the 2021 NASCAR schedule. This is the first team level sportsbook deal in NASCAR. Another day, another sports betting partnership deal. This time it’s in NASCAR–a sport that began to warm to […]

Richard Childress Racing In NASCAR Partnership Deal With BetMGM

The Real Lesson From Mattress Mack’s Super Bowl Bet

Houston furniture store owner Jim ‘Mattress Mack’ McIngvale has become famous for his big sports bets. He often uses the sports betting marketplace to hedge the potential financial hit from promotions at his store. The bigger story this year might be his decision to bet in Colorado with a sportsbook that isn’t even available in […]

The Real Lesson From Mattress Mack’s Super Bowl Bet

The National Women’s Hockey League Blows Their Biggest Opportunity

The NWHL has suspended their playoffs due to a rise in COVID-19 cases. They were scheduled to have their semifinals and finals broadcast on MSNBC, a first for women’s pro hockey. They reportedly did a poor job maintaining their ‘bubble’ and spent more time on a pointless spat with Barstool Sports than promoting their league. […]

The National Women’s Hockey League Blows Their Biggest Opportunity

MSG Networks Partners With Boom Sports For Free To Play Game

MSG Networks has announced a partnership with Boom Sports for a free to play sports betting platform. The platform will be integrated into broadcasts of Knicks, Rangers, Islanders, Devils, and Sabres games. MSG expects to release an app for Android and iOS in March. Mobile sports betting in New York is still a mirage thanks […]

MSG Networks Partners With Boom Sports For Free To Play Game

Wynn Resorts Dropping Out Of Yokohama Casino Project But Still Interested In Japan

Wynn Resorts has dropped out of consideration for a Yokohama casino resort project. The company says that they’re still interested in the Japanese market. Several other major companies including Genting Singapore and Galaxy Gaming have also abandoned the project at the proposal stage. Wynn Resorts has confirmed that they’re dropping out of the running to […]

Wynn Resorts Dropping Out Of Yokohama Casino Project But Still Interested In Japan

Caesars Palace To Open Swanky New Sports Bar

Caesars Palace is opening a swanky new sports bar called ‘Stadia’. The sports bar is being designed by Rockwell Group — the company behind the Las Vegas Montecristo Cigar Bar. Stadia is slated to open in Spring 2021. Las Vegas occasionally suffers from an identity crisis but time and time again they’ve been able to […]

Caesars Palace To Open Swanky New Sports Bar

DraftKings To Offer NFL Produced Content On Betting And DFS Apps

DraftKings will begin offering NFL produced video content on their sports betting and daily fantasy sports platforms. The content will provide previews, in-depth statistical research, analysis and highlights. In addition, the app will provide push scoring and in-game news information unique to each customer’s betting card. Last week, we reported on FanDuel’s new content integration […]

DraftKings To Offer NFL Produced Content On Betting And DFS Apps

Sports Betting Sails The Seven Seas

US cruise operator Princess Cruises has launched an on-board sportsbook for passengers. The platform called ‘Ocean Sportsbook’ is available when ships are in international waters. The new sportsbook will be available on all Princess MedallionClass Ships when sailing resumes. These are tough times for cruise ships. The vessels are akin to floating petri dishes in […]

Sports Betting Sails The Seven Seas

Upgraded Live Betting Experience Coming To Circa Sports Colorado Via Odds Deal With DeckPrism

Henderson, NV based DeckPrism offers an upgraded live betting product that seeks to completely eliminate delays. They have signed a deal to become the exclusive in-play odds provider for Circa Sports in Colorado. Colorado has the most robust and innovative sports betting ecosystem in the United States. There’s a reason that Colorado has in my […]

Upgraded Live Betting Experience Coming To Circa Sports Colorado Via Odds Deal With DeckPrism

Top US Contenders Point To $20 Million Saudi Cup

Several top US contenders are pointing to the $20 million Saudi Cup on February 20, 2021. Pegasus World Cup winner Knicks Go is tentatively planning to travel to Riyadh, Saudi Arabia on February 8. Steve Asmussen’s Max Player will also make the trip with stablemate Cowan competing on the undercard. There’s a simple dynamic in […]

Top US Contenders Point To $20 Million Saudi Cup