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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Park MGM In Las Vegas To Reopen In October

Park MGM was closed on March 16 as part of the statewide shutdown of the gaming industry in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. At least 6 major Las Vegas hotel/casino properties remain closed. The Four Seasons Las Vegas at the Mandalay Bay is now the only MGM Resorts property without a reopening timeframe. The last […]

Park MGM In Las Vegas To Reopen In October

The LINQ Hotel On Las Vegas Strip To Reopen For Weekend Stays On Thursday

The LINQ was closed on March 16 as part of the statewide shutdown of the gaming industry in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. The gaming floor and limited amenities have been open since June 12. Caesars Entertainment has not announced reopening plans for the Cromwell, Planet Hollywood and the Rio. Caesars Entertainment has announced that […]

The LINQ Hotel On Las Vegas Strip To Reopen For Weekend Stays On Thursday

Bet.Works Powering theScore Bet and Elite Sportsbook In Colorado

Las Vegas based gaming technology company Bet.Works has powered two new additions to the red hot Colorado betting scene in the past week. Bet.Works technology is powering the mobile platform for theScore Bet sports wagering app. The company has also deployed self service betting kiosks at the Red Dolly Casino in Blackhawk for ELITE Sportsbook. […]

Bet.Works Powering theScore Bet and Elite Sportsbook In Colorado

Betgenius, Gaming Innovation Group To Collaborate On Sportsbook Platform

Sports data provider Betgenius and gaming technology firm Gaming Innovation Group (GiG) have announced a strategic partnership. The plan is to integrate Betgenius’ data and risk management with GiG’s platform technology to create a ‘fully integrated sportsbook solution’. The first customer is reportedly a major Latin American based operator who has yet to be identified. […]

Betgenius, Gaming Innovation Group To Collaborate On Sportsbook Platform

Raiders To Have Cutting Edge Technology At Allegiant Stadium

This is the Raiders’ first season in Las Vegas after moving from their longtime home in Oakland. The team’s new home field at Allegiant Stadium is state of the art. The Raiders will play the 2020 season without fans. The Las Vegas Raiders will unfortunately be forced to play the 2020 NFL season without fans […]

Raiders To Have Cutting Edge Technology At Allegiant Stadium

Betfred Sports Mobile Betting App Goes Live In Colorado

The US division of UK based Betfred has launched their mobile sports betting app in Colorado. Betfred’s retail sportsbook at the Saratoga Casino in Blackhawk took Colorado’s first ‘in person’ sports bet. Betfred will be entering the Nevada market operating the sportsbook at the under construction Virgin Hotels Las Vegas. The Betfred Sports mobile app […]

Betfred Sports Mobile Betting App Goes Live In Colorado

FanDuel Launches Mobile Sports Betting App In Iowa

FanDuel has launched a mobile app in the state of Iowa. FanDuel opened a retail sportsbook in Iowa in August 2019. FanDuel has partnered with the Diamond Jo Casino in Dubuque and Northwood. FanDuel has gone live with a mobile app and online betting in the state of Iowa. The daily fantasy sports pioneer was […]

FanDuel Launches Mobile Sports Betting App In Iowa

DraftKings Opens Second Retail Sportsbook In New Hampshire

DraftKings has a monopoly over retail and mobile sports betting services in the state of New Hampshire. The New Hampshire Lottery Commission has oversight over sports betting in the state. In return for monopoly status in the state DraftKings pays the NH Lottery Commission 51% of mobile gaming gross revenue and 50% of retail betting […]

DraftKings Opens Second Retail Sportsbook In New Hampshire

Treasure Island Las Vegas Upgrades Retail Sportsbook But Discontinues Mobile App

Treasure Island Las Vegas has unveiled an upgraded sportsbook that now encompasses nearly 12,000 square feet with a capacity of more than 750 people. The old TI sportsbook was hidden in a remote corner of the property and could seat fewer than 150 people. Inexplicably, Treasure Island has discontinued their mobile sports betting app. Treasure […]

Treasure Island Las Vegas Upgrades Retail Sportsbook But Discontinues Mobile App

Wynn Las Vegas Closes Revamped Concept Buffet

Self service buffets were eliminated during the reopening phase of the Nevada gaming industry to heightened health, safety and social distancing protocols. A growing number of gaming companies have no plans to bring back casino buffets. The Wynn Las Vegas has closed their ‘assisted service’ buffet after customer feedback indicated a preference for the traditional […]

Wynn Las Vegas Closes Revamped Concept Buffet