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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European Sportsbooks Posting Presidential Inauguration Odds Featuring Donald Trump And Joe Biden

A number of European sportsbooks are taking action on the Presidential inauguration. Although there are some bets related to Joe Biden’s inauguration speech most interest is in Donald Trump’s activities during the event. Based on the odds, the most likely activity for Trump during the inauguration is a round of golf. Although the presidency of […]

European Sportsbooks Posting Presidential Inauguration Odds Featuring Donald Trump And Joe Biden

Buffalo Bills Fans Donate Thousands To Lamar Jackson’s Favorite Charity

Buffalo Bills fans are celebrating their AFC Divisional Round playoff victory by donating thousands of dollars to charity. The twist? The charity is ‘Blessings in a Backpack’–a favorite charity of Lamar Jackson, the QB of the Baltimore Ravens. The Bills beat the Ravens 17-3 on Saturday. Sports fans in general and and NFL fans in […]

Buffalo Bills Fans Donate Thousands To Lamar Jackson’s Favorite Charity

WynnBET Heading To Iowa In Partnership With Elite Casinos

WynnBET has entered into a multi-year deal with Elite Casino Resorts for market access in Iowa. WynnBET now has access in seven states and is currently available in two (Colorado and New Jersey). Next up for WynnBET is a launch in Michigan. WynnBET, the online gaming division of Wynn Resorts, got off to an erratic […]

WynnBET Heading To Iowa In Partnership With Elite Casinos

PlayUp Signs Partnership Deal With NHL New Jersey Devils

Australia’s PlayUp Sportsbook has announced a deal with the NHL New Jersey Devils. Earlier this week, PlayUp announced they had gained market access in New Jersey. PlayUp will also be entering the Colorado market early this year. The New Jersey Devils and the Prudential Center have announced a deal with Australian owned sportsbook PlayUp. PlayUp […]

PlayUp Signs Partnership Deal With NHL New Jersey Devils

Vegas Golden Knights To Debut Metallic Third Jersey This Weekend

The Vegas Golden Knights will debut their much hyped gold metallic third jersey this weekend. Vegas opened their 2020-2021 season with a 5-2 win over the Anaheim Ducks on Friday. The Golden Knights will host the Ducks at T-Mobile Arena again on Saturday. The Vegas Golden Knights will debut their metallic gold ‘third jersey’ on […]

Vegas Golden Knights To Debut Metallic Third Jersey This Weekend

Las Vegas Entertainment Legend Siegfried Fischbacher Dead At 81

Siegfried Fischbacher of Siegfried and Roy has died at the age of 81. Siegfried and Roy performed at The Mirage for fourteen years. Roy Horn died in May 2020 at the age of 75 from complications related to COVID-19. Less than one year from the passing of longtime personal and professional partner Roy Horn the […]

Las Vegas Entertainment Legend Siegfried Fischbacher Dead At 81

PointsBet Named Official Gaming Partner Of Detroit Red Wings

Sportsbook operator PointsBet has entered into a multi-year partnership with the Detroit Red Wings as an official gaming partner of the NHL franchise. PointsBet struck a similar deal with the MLB Detroit Tigers in mid 2020. Both the Tigers and the Wings are owned by Ilitch Holdings. The Red Wings rank among the NHL’s legendary […]

PointsBet Named Official Gaming Partner Of Detroit Red Wings

Australian Sports Betting Company PlayUp Entering New Jersey Market

Australia’s PlayUp Sportsbook has announced market access in New Jersey Late last year PlayUp announced that they’ve raised $25 million to position the company for US expansion. PlayUp is now licensed in New Jersey and Colorado and is licensed for parimutuel horse wagering in North Dakota. PlayUp has 300,000 sports betting clients in Australia. It […]

Australian Sports Betting Company PlayUp Entering New Jersey Market

NHL Announces 27 Positive COVID-19 Tests During Training Camp

The National Hockey League has announced that 27 players on 9 different teams tested positive for COVID-19 during training camp. 17 of the positive tests were Dallas Stars players. The NHL tested players daily with around 12,000 tests administered to more than 1,200 players. The National Hockey League will start their 2020-2021 season on Wednesday […]

NHL Announces 27 Positive COVID-19 Tests During Training Camp

fuboTV Expects To Launch Sportsbook By End Of The Year

Sports streaming provider fuboTV is planning to launch a branded sportsbook by the end of 2021. They are in the process of acquiring sports betting and interactive gaming company Vigtory. Market access is already in place for Iowa with more states in the pipeline. Sports streaming network fuboTV is getting into the bookmaking business. They […]

fuboTV Expects To Launch Sportsbook By End Of The Year