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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The “President’s Choice”—Lewis Added to UFC White House After Trump Request

The upcoming “Freedom 250” card at the White House just added some serious heavyweight horsepower, and we have the 45th (and 47th) President to thank for it. During the chaos of UFC 327 in Miami last Saturday, Donald Trump—a longtime friend of Dana White and a noted fight enthusiast—reportedly leaned over to the UFC CEO […]

The “President’s Choice”—Lewis Added to UFC White House After Trump Request

Masters Sleeper Watch—Finding Value in the Georgia Pines

While the “Big Four” dominate the headlines, the real money at Augusta is often made in the mid-tier of the board. With the course playing long this year, the value is shifting toward players with elite proximity stats and proven major pedigrees. The Sabres of the Fairway: Matt Fitzpatrick Matt Fitzpatrick (+2350) is the name […]

Masters Sleeper Watch—Finding Value in the Georgia Pines

Augusta Narratives—Can Scheffler Stop the Rory Repeat?

The 90th edition of The Masters is finally here, and the atmosphere at Augusta National is electric. All eyes are on defending champion Rory McIlroy (+1400) as he looks to become the first back-to-back winner since Tiger Woods in 2002. However, the oddsmakers at BetOnline.ag aren’t making him the favorite to pull it off. The […]

Augusta Narratives—Can Scheffler Stop the Rory Repeat?

2027 CBB Futures—Duke Opens on Top while Cinderella Hits the Bottom

The 2026 National Championship hasn’t even crowned a winner yet, but the market for 2027 is already live. While UConn and Michigan prepare to battle for this year’s trophy, the oddsmakers at BetOnline.ag are already looking toward the next crop of blue-chip recruits and transfer portal madness. The Favorites: Duke Reclaims the Throne The Duke […]

2027 CBB Futures—Duke Opens on Top while Cinderella Hits the Bottom

Title Game Breakdown—Can the Huskies’ ATS Magic Topple the Michigan Juggernaut?

The stage is set for a monumental National Championship clash. Both UConn and Michigan punched their tickets to Monday night with absolute authority, turning their Final Four matchups into wire-to-wire clinics. On one side, you have the modern dynasty. UConn is looking to secure its third title in just four years, a feat of consistency […]

Title Game Breakdown—Can the Huskies’ ATS Magic Topple the Michigan Juggernaut?

MLB Awards Heat Check—Rookie Shakeups and a Five-Way Cy Young Race

One week of Major League Baseball is officially in the books. We’ve seen elite dominance, absolute meltdowns, and enough volatility to send the futures market into a tailspin. If you’re holding tickets from Opening Day, it’s already time to check the pulse of your portfolio at BetOnline.ag. The ROY Revolving Door The most violent movement […]

MLB Awards Heat Check—Rookie Shakeups and a Five-Way Cy Young Race

NHL Awards Heat Check—Tightening Races and Wire-to-Wire Locks

With only two weeks remaining in the 2025-26 NHL regular season, the award races are finally starting to produce some late-season drama. While most of the year was defined by runaway favorites, the home stretch has seen the gap narrow in several marquee categories at BetOnline.ag. The Hart Trophy: MacKinnon vs. The Field For months, […]

NHL Awards Heat Check—Tightening Races and Wire-to-Wire Locks

Stanley Cup Movement—Sabres Surge and the Collapse of the Giants

The NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs are set to ignite on Saturday, April 18, but the betting board has already undergone a massive seismic shift since it opened last June. If you’re looking at the current landscape at BetOnline.ag, the “chalk” has been completely redrawn, and some preseason darlings have officially become afterthoughts. The Buffalo Breakout […]

Stanley Cup Movement—Sabres Surge and the Collapse of the Giants

Hot Seats in the West Wing—Capping the Next Cabinet Exit

The revolving door at the White House is spinning faster than a campaign bus in a swing state. Following the high-profile exits of Kristi Noem and now reportedly Pam Bondi, the political betting markets are scrambling to identify who is next on the “private sector” reassignment list. The Hegseth Surge (6/4) The most dramatic movement […]

Hot Seats in the West Wing—Capping the Next Cabinet Exit

Final Four Lookaheads—Capping the Potential Title Game Matchups

The Final Four hasn’t even tipped off yet, but the market is already showing its hand for Monday night. With Arizona and Michigan established as the clear class of the field, oddsmakers have released lookahead lines for all four potential championship configurations—and the favorites are laying significant wood. The Arizona Factor: Defensive Grinders vs. Offensive […]

Final Four Lookaheads—Capping the Potential Title Game Matchups