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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Did Burrow Say ‘No’ to the Bengals?

Joe Burrow is a winner. He’s used to winning at every level. He also hasn’t had a losing season in sports possibly ever in his 23 years on this Earth. One thing’s for certain: he isn’t looking for that to change in the NFL. On a recent appearance of Shaq’s ‘The Big Podcast’ this week, […]

Did Burrow Say ‘No’ to the Bengals?

UFC 249 Won’t Be Happening After All

UFC 249 was originally scheduled for the Barclays Center in Brooklyn. Dana White was determined to go ahead with the show from a new venue. He relented after getting a call from ‘higher ups’ at ESPN The April 18 UFC 249 fight card won’t be happening after all. At least it won’t be happening any […]

UFC 249 Won’t Be Happening After All

NBA and NBAPA Announce HORSE Competition to Provide Relief to Sports World

The NBA and NBA Player’s Association (NBAPA) announced earlier this week that there will officially be an NBA HORSE competition, hosted by ESPN. The eight participants will showcase current players, former players, and WNBA players. Headlined by Atlanta Hawks guard Trae Young and Oklahoma City Thunder guard Chris Paul, the challenges will take place in […]

NBA and NBAPA Announce HORSE Competition to Provide Relief to Sports World

‘Survivor: Winners at War’ Season 40 Episode 10 Betting Odds

This is the 40th season for CBS’s reality show. The entire cast of Season 40 consists of returning players from previous seasons. ‘Survivor: Winners at War’ Episode 10 airs March 15 at 8:00 PM Eastern. We’re going to do a quick odds update on Survivor: Winners at War and will pick up our analysis next […]

‘Survivor: Winners at War’ Season 40 Episode 10 Betting Odds

Latvia Suspends Land Based And Online Gaming Due To Coronavirus

Most of the world’s land based casinos are currently closed due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The Baltic country of Latvia has made a strange call to also close online gaming properties. The shutdown order issued by the Latvian President left a lot of ambiguity. Strange situation in Latvia where the response to the coronavirus pandemic […]

Latvia Suspends Land Based And Online Gaming Due To Coronavirus

Best Moves in Free Agency: AFC

With the NFL Draft now only just a few short weeks away, let’s take a look at what each team’s best move was so far during the free agency period. This is not a complete list (as a deal could be made official after this article has been published), but a highlight of each team’s […]

Best Moves in Free Agency: AFC

Marble Racing A Surprise Betting Hit During Pandemic Sports Shutdown

The Marbula One marble racing series has been been a surprise betting hit. It is a simulation of a Formula 1 racing season–only with marbles. With most sports on hiatus bookmakers worldwide are getting creative in finding events for bettors to wager on It’s no secret that sportsbooks around the world have been scrambling to […]

Marble Racing A Surprise Betting Hit During Pandemic Sports Shutdown

Nevada Gaming Control Board Fast-tracks eNASCAR Betting Approval

The Nevada Gaming Control Board fast-tracked approval of betting on eNASCAR virtual racing events. The officially sanctioned NASCAR series involves real world drivers competing in simulated races on the iRacing platform. With most sports on hiatus bookmakers worldwide are getting creative in finding events for bettors to wager on The coronavirus pandemic and resulting lull […]

Nevada Gaming Control Board Fast-tracks eNASCAR Betting Approval

MLB, Union Hope To Have Baseball Back By May in Arizona

With most sports worldwide on hiatus baseball is giving bettors a ‘light at the end of the tunnel’. Major League Baseball, Players Association working on plan to play all games in Arizona for foreseeable future. With 10 Spring Training facilities in the Phoenix area there is a unique abundance of stadiums for MLB play. Could […]

MLB, Union Hope To Have Baseball Back By May in Arizona

Best Moves In Free Agency: NFC

With the NFL Draft now only just a few short weeks away, let’s take a look at what each team’s best move was so far during the free agency period. This is not a complete list (as a deal could be made official after this article has been published), but a highlight of each team’s […]

Best Moves In Free Agency: NFC