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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Two NFL Week 8 Games Could Be Impacted By Positive COVID-19 Tests

At least two NFL games for Week 8 are at risk of postponement due to players testing positive for COVID-19. The Los Angeles Chargers and Denver Broncos both have players with a positive COVID-19 test in advance of their Sunday matchup. The Minnesota Vikings have also had a player test positive for COVID-19 prior to […]

Two NFL Week 8 Games Could Be Impacted By Positive COVID-19 Tests

Sportsbooks Taking A Ton Of Action On US Presidential Election

The 2020 Presidential election is breaking records for betting handle all over the world. Polling suggests that Joe Biden is firmly in control but betting odds suggest otherwise. Even against the unprecedented backdrop of the COVID-19 pandemic there are many parallels to the 2016 Presidential race. Even novice sports betting enthusiasts know that the Super […]

Sportsbooks Taking A Ton Of Action On US Presidential Election

Northern Nevada One Of Few Bright Spots In Dismal Gaming Revenue Report

Nevada gaming revenues were down 22.4 percent in September. It was the seventh straight month with a revenue decline. Many jurisdictions in Northern Nevada showed positive revenue numbers while Southern Nevada continued to languish. Nevada’s gaming industry continues to suffer as COVID-19 batters the consumer economy and makes travel–particularly international travel–problematic. The Nevada Gaming Control […]

Northern Nevada One Of Few Bright Spots In Dismal Gaming Revenue Report

PointsBet Targeting November Launch In Colorado

PointsBet is targeting a November launch in Colorado. The Australian based company has inked sponsorship deals with several Denver pro sports teams and the University of Colorado. PointsBet has opened a second US office in Denver. Australia’s PointsBet opened a US office in 2019 and has been hard at work establishing a presence in the […]

PointsBet Targeting November Launch In Colorado

September Is Another Blowout Month For Colorado Sports Betting

Sports betting launched in Colorado on May 1 as planned despite the COVID-19 pandemic. Given the difficulties the state faced launching mid-pandemic they’ve had stellar results. September sports betting handle was up 61% from the previous month. If every state that has or will legalized sports betting since the overturn of PASPA was smart they’d […]

September Is Another Blowout Month For Colorado Sports Betting

Caesars Entertainment, William Hill In Sports Betting Sponsorship Deal With NFL Indianapolis Colts

Caesars Entertainment & William Hill are now an official sports betting partner of the Indianapolis Colts. Caesars is awaiting a formal shareholder vote by William Hill stockholders after their £2.7 billion takeover offer was approved by the company’s board of directors. William Hill recently took over operation of Caesars Entertainment’s Nevada sportsbooks. William Hill continues […]

Caesars Entertainment, William Hill In Sports Betting Sponsorship Deal With NFL Indianapolis Colts

Main Street Station In Downtown Las Vegas To Reopen In 2021

Like many companies in the gaming industry Boyd Gaming reduced their gaming and hotel capacity in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic. Boyd Gaming has now indicated that the Main Street Station in downtown Las Vegas won’t reopen until sometime in 2021. Main Street Station is one of three Boyd properties in Southern Nevada that […]

Main Street Station In Downtown Las Vegas To Reopen In 2021

Odell Beckham Jr. Is Out For The Season After MRI Confirms Torn ACL

Cleveland Browns wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. is will miss the rest of the 2020 NFL season after suffering a torn ACL in his left knee. OBJ’s injury was confirmed with a MRI on Monday morning. After an embarrassing 6-10 finish last year the Browns are 5-2 so far this season. The Cleveland Browns feared […]

Odell Beckham Jr. Is Out For The Season After MRI Confirms Torn ACL

Circa Sports Is Becoming A Major Player But Can They Revive Nevada’s Sports Betting Scene?

Derek Stevens is set to open the Circa Resort & Casino which is first new ‘ground up’ property built in downtown Las Vegas in forty years. The sportsbook at the Circa Resort & Casino will rival the Westgate Superbook for the title of ‘biggest in the world’. Circa Sports was launched in 2019 and has […]

Circa Sports Is Becoming A Major Player But Can They Revive Nevada’s Sports Betting Scene?

Odell Beckham Jr. Could Be Done For The Season After Suffering Serious Knee Injury

Cleveland Browns wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. is feared to have suffered a serious knee injury during Sunday’s win over the Cincinnati Bengals. OBJ is scheduled to have a MRI on Monday morning. After an embarrassing 6-10 finish last year the Browns are 5-2 so far this season. After a hugely disappointing 2019 season in […]

Odell Beckham Jr. Could Be Done For The Season After Suffering Serious Knee Injury