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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Station Casinos To Keep Texas Station, Fiesta Rancho, Fiesta Henderson And Palms Closed Indefinitely

Station Casinos reopened a number of their Las Vegas area properties on June 4, 2020 including Red Rock, Green Valley Ranch, Santa Fe Station, Boulder Station, Palace Station,Sunset Station, and their Wildfire Casino properties. Stations now plans to keep four of their properties–Palms, Texas Station, Fiesta Station, Fiesta Rancho–closed indefinitely. Based on information from the […]

Station Casinos To Keep Texas Station, Fiesta Rancho, Fiesta Henderson And Palms Closed Indefinitely

Kansas State Athletes Announce Boycott of Football Program

Groundbreaking news out of the Kansas State football camp hit the internet over the weekend, as players have announced that they will not play, practice or meet until a student at the university is dismissed from the school’s enrollment for a tweet posted earlier this week. Several Wildcats players have voiced their concerns, including sophomore […]

Kansas State Athletes Announce Boycott of Football Program

Cam Newton Signs Short-Term Deal with Patriots

Breaking news shakes NFL feeds around the league Sunday night, as free-agent quarterback Cam Newton has agreed to a one-year deal with the New England Patriots, per ESPN’s Adam Schefter. It appears that the deal is incentivized, with a maximum of $7.5 million heading the former MVPs way. Newton is fresh off a few months […]

Cam Newton Signs Short-Term Deal with Patriots

Churchill Downs Plans On Allowing A Limited Number Of Spectators For Kentucky Derby

The Kentucky Derby is traditionally run on the first Saturday in May. The 2020 Kentucky Derby has been rescheduled to September 5 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Churchill Downs is planning on allowing a limited number of spectators to the Kentucky Derby and Kentucky Oaks. As most sports continue without spectators in attendance amid the […]

Churchill Downs Plans On Allowing A Limited Number Of Spectators For Kentucky Derby

MGM Resorts Now Requiring Guests To Wear Masks At All US Properties

Nevada’s gaming industry reopened on June 4th following a shutdown of more than two months. On June 17, the Nevada Gaming Control Board issued revised guidance requiring that all table game players wear masks. Earlier this week Caesars Entertainment became the first casino company to require that all guests wear masks. Earlier this week, Caesars […]

MGM Resorts Now Requiring Guests To Wear Masks At All US Properties

NFL Hall of Fame Game Canceled Due To COVID-19

The NFL has canceled the 2020 Hall of Fame game set for August 6 between the Dallas Cowboys and Pittsburgh Steelers. The Hall of Fame game is the traditional start of NFL preseason play. The 2020 Hall of Fame induction ceremonies have been delayed. The NFL has maintained a ‘business as usual’ approach to their […]

NFL Hall of Fame Game Canceled Due To COVID-19

What You Need To Know About 2020 Major League Baseball

Barring anything unforeseen a sixty game Major League Baseball season will begin on or around July 24. ‘Spring Training’ is tentatively set to begin on July 1. There are several rule changes that will be unique to this season. Unless something unexpected happens–and with the way things have gone in 2020 that is always a […]

What You Need To Know About 2020 Major League Baseball

Caesars Entertainment Properties Now Requiring Masks For All Guests

Nevada’s gaming industry reopened on June 4th following a shutdown of more than two months. On June 17, the Nevada Gaming Control Board issued revised guidance requiring that all table game players wear masks. Caesars Entertainment is the first casino company requiring that all guests wear masks. With a number of areas across the United […]

Caesars Entertainment Properties Now Requiring Masks For All Guests

Fight Island Ramps up for Four UFC Cards in Mid-July

After months and months of suspense, Dana White and the UFC have finally revealed details about the mysterious Fight Island. UFC president Dana White had stated on several locations that he had “secured an island” where the UFC would hold international fights, mostly in response to coronavirus global travel restrictions. White has described the island […]

Fight Island Ramps up for Four UFC Cards in Mid-July

One Week Later, are Jets Really Interested in Trading Jamal Adams?

It has been almost one week since two-time Pro Bowl safety Jamal Adams officially requested a trade from the New York Jets. The motivation behind the trade talks stems from ongoing issues over compensation and a long-term deal over the last several seasons. While Adams may be willing to explore new options and take a […]

One Week Later, are Jets Really Interested in Trading Jamal Adams?