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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NBA Basketball Betting: Atlanta Hawks at San Antonio Spurs

Non-conference matchup between the playoff bound San Antonio Spurs and the lottery bound Atlanta Hawks. In many ways, this matchup has a similar dynamic to today’s other SPORTS INSIDER featured NBA play between the Los Angeles Lakers and Oklahoma City Thunder. The Spurs aren’t going to quit down the stretch but like OKC their playoff […]

NBA Basketball Betting: Atlanta Hawks at San Antonio Spurs

54th Academy of Country Music Awards 2019 Betting Odds

The Academy of Country Music (ACM) Awards have been held every year since 1966. The ACM Awards will be held at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas. The ACM Awards will be broadcast live on CBS on Sunday, April 7, 2019 at 8 PM Eastern. The Academy of Country Music Awards was first […]

54th Academy of Country Music Awards 2019 Betting Odds

‘Survivor: Edge of Extinction’ Episode 8 Betting Odds

This is the 38th season for CBS’s reality show. ‘Survivor’ was one of the early pioneers of the reality TV genre. ‘Survivor: Edge of Extinction’ Episode 8 airs April 3 at 8:00 PM Eastern. We *finally* have two contestants actually eliminated from Survivor: Edge of Extinction. Keith Sowell and Wendy Diaz are both gone (presumably) […]

‘Survivor: Edge of Extinction’ Episode 8 Betting Odds

Movie Box Office Revenue 2019 Betting Odds

Movie box office revenue is stronger than ever. There are more movies being made annually than at any other point in history. ‘Avenger: Endgame’ is expected to dominate the 2019 box office charts. Even as the digital revolution transforms much of the entertainment industry movie box office receipts remain strong. In fact, total gross box […]

Movie Box Office Revenue 2019 Betting Odds

NBA Basketball Betting: Miami Heat at New York Knicks

The New York Knicks are the worst team in the NBA by far. Out West, the Phoenix Suns have a similar record but they’ve also got budding superstar Devin Booker who has put up 50 points in back to back games. He’s the kind of player you can build a franchise around. The Knicks have […]

NBA Basketball Betting: Miami Heat at New York Knicks

NBA Basketball Betting: Boston Celtics at Brooklyn Nets

The Brooklyn Nets are scrapping to hold onto a playoff spot in the Eastern Conference. It’s the only real exciting playoff race in the NBA at the moment but at the bottom of the East bracket there are five teams competing for three playoff spots. In sixth place, we have the Detroit Pistons followed by […]

NBA Basketball Betting: Boston Celtics at Brooklyn Nets

NBA Basketball Betting: Orlando Magic at Detroit Pistons

Intriguing Eastern Conference matchup set for Thursday night was some significant playoff implications. The Magic currently hold down the 8th and final spot in the Eastern Conference but they have no margin for error whatsoever. They lead the 9th place Miami Heat by 1/2 game and the 10th place Charlotte Hornets by 1.5 games. They’re […]

NBA Basketball Betting: Orlando Magic at Detroit Pistons

Wrestlemania 35 Pro Wrestling Betting Odds

‘Wrestlemania’ is considered the Super Bowl of the WWE. Just like the Super Bowl proposition bets on Wrestlemania are a natural. Wrestlemania 35 will take place at New Jersey’s MetLife Stadium on Sunday, April 7 2019 Wrestlemania is the marquee event of the year for the WWE and for pro wrestling in North America. From […]

Wrestlemania 35 Pro Wrestling Betting Odds

Conor McGregor and Rob Gronkowski Didn’t Retire To Become Pro Wrestlers

Rob Gronkowksi recently retired from pro football after nine seasons. Conor McGregor recently announced his ‘retirement’ via a late night Twitter post. There has been speculation that either or both men are bound for a pro wrestling career. No, Conor McGregor and/or Rob Gronkowski didn’t announce their retirement to coincide with Wrestlemania 35. For some […]

Conor McGregor and Rob Gronkowski Didn’t Retire To Become Pro Wrestlers

Powerball Lottery Jackpot Betting Odds for Wednesday’s $750 Million Drawing

The nationwide Powerball Lottery Jackpot now stands at $750 million. The odds of winning the Powerball Jackpot are 1 in 292.2 million. Powerball games are available in 44 US states plus the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands. The next Powerball drawing will take place on Wednesday night at 10:59 PM […]

Powerball Lottery Jackpot Betting Odds for Wednesday’s $750 Million Drawing