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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UFC 249, Table Tennis Tops For Nevada Sportsbook Weekend Betting Handle

The sports world is starting to come back to life after an international shutdown due to COVID-19. Bookmakers and bettors have become very creative during the shutdown. Sports like table tennis will remain a part of the wagering mix after traditional sports return. A few weeks ago, I discussed how some of the new additions […]

UFC 249, Table Tennis Tops For Nevada Sportsbook Weekend Betting Handle

Rodgers Speaks Out for First Time Since NFL Draft

At long last, Aaron Rodgers spoke with the media on Friday for the first time since the Green Bay Packers selected quarterback Jordan Love in the first round of the 2020 NFL Draft. The Packers’ franchise starting quarterback admitted he was “surprised” by the selection, but he understands that the organization has to think about […]

Rodgers Speaks Out for First Time Since NFL Draft

Juju Declares Big Ben “Is Back”

Continuous reports out of the Pittsburgh camp have been quiet and consistent about the health of franchise QB Ben Roethlisberger. General Manager Kevin Colbert and head coach Mike Tomlin have said recently that they are not concerned with quarterback Ben Roethlisberger being ready to go after last year’s right elbow surgery… And they were right. […]

Juju Declares Big Ben “Is Back”

Get Ready to Relive Your Childhood with a Rebooted Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater

If you were a 90s kid, you’ll be able to shred as Tony Hawk once again just like those childhood days on N64/Playstation 1! Last week, Activision, original developers of THPS, announced a newly remastered collection that brings together the first two Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater games in one modern package, with new features like […]

Get Ready to Relive Your Childhood with a Rebooted Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater

Chargers Lynn Expresses Feelings on Cam Newton and Current Quarterback Room

The Los Angeles Chargers and Philip Rivers parted this offseason, and there has been a strange aura surrounding the media on the decision to not bring in a starting QB via free agency. Head coach Anthony Lynn decided to avoid signing names such as Jameis Winston, Cam Newton, Andy Dalton (may have not been available […]

Chargers Lynn Expresses Feelings on Cam Newton and Current Quarterback Room

NHL Now Looking At 24 Team Playoffs Upon Return

The National Hockey League is tentatively looking at a July or August re-start though the ‘official’ position is that there is no timeline. Commissioner Gary Bettman has confirmed that the start of the 2020-2021 season could be delayed until December if necessary. The NHL is now working on having 24 teams in the playoffs upon […]

NHL Now Looking At 24 Team Playoffs Upon Return

Las Vegas Pro Bull Riding Event Will Be Closed To The Public With Return Of Fans Planned For July

Every sport in the US and internationally has been impacted in some way by the COVID-19 pandemic. Some sports leagues are in the process of working out the logistics of continuing their season with a few already returning to play. The Professional Bull Riders (PBR) has already held three closed events and is planning a […]

Las Vegas Pro Bull Riding Event Will Be Closed To The Public With Return Of Fans Planned For July

Esports Betting Is Booming Business For DraftKings

Esports has seen huge international growth with worldwide revenues projected to exceed $1 billion in 2020. The esports ecosystem remains strong despite the economic devastation caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. The popularity of esports betting has boomed with most other sports on shutdown due to the pandemic. Esports–competitive professional video game competitions–have been experiencing meteoric […]

Esports Betting Is Booming Business For DraftKings

Major League Baseball Return Focusing on Health Protocols

The start of the 2020 Major League Baseball season has been postponed indefinitely due to the Coronavirus pandemic. Major League Baseball and the MLB Players Association have been discussing scenarios for the return of the sport. There are still many issues to be worked out including player salary and testing. There’s at least some small […]

Major League Baseball Return Focusing on Health Protocols

NFL CBs Wanted on Robbery Charges

Warrants were issued on Friday for the arrests of New York Giants cornerback DeAndre Baker and Seattle Seahawks cornerback Quinton Dunbar by the Miramar, Florida police department from an incident that occurred Wednesday, May 13. Baker has been charged with four counts of armed robbery with a firearm and four counts of aggravated assault with […]

NFL CBs Wanted on Robbery Charges