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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Colorado Casinos Reopening This Week Following Shutdown Due To Pandemic

Colorado casinos have been closed since March 17 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Despite the closure of the casinos and of gaming regulator offices the state was able to launch mobile sports betting on May 1 as planned. Casinos in Cripple Creek will reopen on June 15. Gaming properties in Central City and Black Hawk […]

Colorado Casinos Reopening This Week Following Shutdown Due To Pandemic

Raiders Practice Facility Nearing Completion

The Raiders are preparing for their first season in Las Vegas after relocating from Oakland. The Raiders will be holding training camp in Southern Nevada instead of the traditional Napa Valley location due to the coronavirus pandemic. The practice facility in Henderson, Nevada is expected to be completed by the end of June. The Las […]

Raiders Practice Facility Nearing Completion

Paris Las Vegas Announces June 18 Return

The Las Vegas Strip is reopening after a 78 day shutdown due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Caesars Entertainment has already reopened Caesars Palace, the Flamingo and Harrah’s Las Vegas as well as the gaming floor at the Linq Hotel. At this time is doesn’t look like the Paris Sportsbook will reopen until further notice. Caesars […]

Paris Las Vegas Announces June 18 Return

Westgate Superbook Will Reopen On June 18

Nevada’s gaming industry is starting to ramp up after being closed for over two months due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Most properties have either reopened or are in the planning stages for doing so. The Westgate Las Vegas along with the Superbook sportsbook will reopen on June 18. With most metrics indicating strong early demand […]

Westgate Superbook Will Reopen On June 18

Caesars Palace Sportsbook Will Reopen On Friday

Nevada’s gaming industry reopened on Thursday, June 4 after a shutdown of more than two months. Caesars Entertainment was one of several sportsbooks to keep their mobile app up and running during the shutdown. Caesars Palace, the Flamingo and Harrah’s Las Vegas all reopened on June 4. In another positive sign as the Nevada gaming […]

Caesars Palace Sportsbook Will Reopen On Friday

Goodell / NFL Respond with Apology for Past Stances on Protesting

The NFL continues to make noise amongst one of the most critical times in the United States’ history. Last week, household name players, including Super Bowl MVP Patrick Mahomes, demanded the NFL finally stand behind condemning racism and the systemic oppression of black people in America. An overwhelming percentage of the league’s players are Black, […]

Goodell / NFL Respond with Apology for Past Stances on Protesting

Nevada Needs To Eliminate In-Person Registration for Online Sports Betting

Countless regulations at the Federal and State level have been proven unnecessary during the COVID-19 pandemic. These unnecessary regulations hindered the response of the health care system to the pandemic and put additional burden on businesses and individuals. Nevada needs to eliminate in-person registration for online sports betting for the benefit of both their citizens […]

Nevada Needs To Eliminate In-Person Registration for Online Sports Betting

PGA Tour Set To Bring Golf Back To The Betting Board

The PGA Tour has been on hiatus since mid March due to the COVID-19 pandemic. High level men’s golf will return on June 11 with the Charles Schwab Challenge in Fort Worth, Texas. The reworked schedule will see the US Open played in September and the Masters in October. Good news for betting enthusiasts abounds […]

PGA Tour Set To Bring Golf Back To The Betting Board

Smarkets/SBK App Now Operational In Colorado

Sports betting launched in Colorado on May 1, 2020. With all gaming properties in the state closed due to the COVID-19 pandemic sports betting in Colorado is ‘mobile only’ at this point. Over 20 different sports betting companies have or will launch a mobile app in Colorado during 2020. Despite the delays and other headaches […]

Smarkets/SBK App Now Operational In Colorado

Aria Will Be Next MGM Las Vegas Property To Reopen

Nevada casinos reopened on Thursday, June 4 after a shutdown of more than two months due to the COVID-19 pandemic. MGM Resorts has already reopened Bellagio, New York-New York, MGM Grand Las Vegas and will reopen Excalibur on June 11. The next property to reopen will be Aria sometime before July 4. The unprecedented two […]

Aria Will Be Next MGM Las Vegas Property To Reopen