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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Are Michael Jordan’s Bulls The Best NBA Team Ever? Las Vegas Bookmakers Weigh In

There has been renewed interest in the Michael Jordan era Bulls lately due to the ESPN series ‘The Last Dance’. With so many sports shut down due to the Coronavirus pandemic there’s been plenty of time to debate the ‘best ever’ NBA team. The 1995-96 Chicago Bulls finished with a 72-10 regular season record and […]

Are Michael Jordan’s Bulls The Best NBA Team Ever? Las Vegas Bookmakers Weigh In

Florida Governor Welcomes “All Sports”

Earlier this week it was announced that Florida is willing to be a restart site for professional sports leagues. Like Arizona, the Sunshine State has shown interest in being considered a host when play resumes following shutdowns caused COVID-19. “One thing I am going to do, probably this week, is all professional sports are welcome […]

Florida Governor Welcomes “All Sports”

Blake Snell Speaks Out, Agreeing to Revenue Split “Not Worth It”

The MLB continues to make headlines, but not in the way they’d like to see them. On Wednesday night, Tampa Bay Rays ace Blake Snell made it public via his Twitch stream that he ‘was not planning on playing the 2020 MLB season on a reduced salary’. Snell is the latest player to speak out […]

Blake Snell Speaks Out, Agreeing to Revenue Split “Not Worth It”

Las Vegas Raiders Preseason NFL Schedule Announced

This is the Raiders’ first season in Las Vegas after a 60 year run in Oakland and Los Angeles. The Las Vegas Raiders will play in the brand new $1.9 billion Allegiant Stadium. The Raiders’ preseason schedule has been announced though it remains tentative due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The city of Las Vegas is […]

Las Vegas Raiders Preseason NFL Schedule Announced

BetMonarch Launches Colorado Sports Betting App

Sports betting launched in Colorado on May 1, 2020 Colorado’s casinos remain closed due to the COVID-19 pandemic but mobile sports betting is available. BetMonarch is the fifth mobile betting app to go live in Colorado. We’ve been telling you for over a year now how sports betting is absolutely going to blow up in […]

BetMonarch Launches Colorado Sports Betting App

NBA to Switch from Spalding to Wilson in 2021

After 37 years of being the official game ball of the NBA, Spalding will mutually part ways with the league. Official league ball responsibilities are being handed back over to Wilson (cue Tom Hanks yell). On Wednesday, the NBA announced a change, but it won’t be the change we were necessarily expecting. Starting in the […]

NBA to Switch from Spalding to Wilson in 2021

NASCAR Announces New Procedures for Race at Darlington

NASCAR is back and gearing up for racing under new guidelines! Sunday’s Cup race at Darlington Raceway is still on schedule for this coming Sunday, and NASCAR is doing everything they can to complete the race as safely as possible. A random draw will play a role in determining the starting lineup for Sunday’s Cup […]

NASCAR Announces New Procedures for Race at Darlington

American Hockey League Cancels Remainder Of Season Due To COVID-19 Pandemic

The American Hockey League (AHL) is the top North American minor league. The AHL suspended play on March 12–the same day that the NHL put their season on hold. The AHL has now cancelled the rest of the 2019-2020 regular season and the Calder Cup Playoffs. While many professional sports leagues worldwide contemplate a return […]

American Hockey League Cancels Remainder Of Season Due To COVID-19 Pandemic

William Hill Expanding Las Vegas Drive Thru Sportsbook Service

The Nevada gaming industry remains in a state of shutdown with all casinos closed due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Some sportsbooks are taking bets via their mobile apps including Westgate, Circa Sports and William Hill. William Hill will expand their drive thru sportsbook service for Las Vegas bettors. The Las Vegas gaming industry remains in […]

William Hill Expanding Las Vegas Drive Thru Sportsbook Service

Hard Rock Stadium Prepares Social Distancing Plan for 2020 NFL Season

There’s no doubt about it: COVID-19 has changed life in every single way we’ve ever known. So far, the sport of football has been one of the least affected by the virus when it comes to actual play, and the NFL is trying to keep it that way. Free agency went on as planned, the […]

Hard Rock Stadium Prepares Social Distancing Plan for 2020 NFL Season