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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Rodgers, Hall, Jets Face the Best in the West 49ers on MNF

Monday Night Football could be a preview to Super Bowl 59 (come on, it could happen) as the Jets take on the 49ers. Big expectations on both sides of the ball as San Francisco looks to return to the Super Bowl while Aaron Rodgers tries to get New York back into the playoffs for the […]

Rodgers, Hall, Jets Face the Best in the West 49ers on MNF

Murray and Allen Headline Week 1 Matchup Between Cardinals and Bills

With a healthy Kyler Murray and a motivated Josh Allen, we’re in for a week one treat this Sunday between the Arizona Cardinals and the Buffalo Bills. Two teams that just a season ago were at opposite ends of the spectrum, are now expected to put on a show for fans instead of the one […]

Murray and Allen Headline Week 1 Matchup Between Cardinals and Bills

Rams vs Lions: St. Brown, Nacua in Battle on Sunday Night Football

The Sunday Night game features two teams who surprised last season as the Rams made it to the NFC Conference Championship game while the Rams earned a wild-card berth when many expected them to be in a rebuild. They were two of the highest scoring teams in 2023 and we could be in store for […]

Rams vs Lions: St. Brown, Nacua in Battle on Sunday Night Football

Jai-Alai Celebrates a Century in South Florida with Special Exhibit at HistoryMiami Museum

Jai-alai, renowned as the world’s fastest ball sport, is marking its 100th year of play in South Florida. To commemorate this significant milestone, the World Jai-Alai League is hosting a special community gallery exhibit at the HistoryMiami Museum. This multimedia installation aims to explore the sport’s evolution over the past century, highlighting its rise, decline, […]

Jai-Alai Celebrates a Century in South Florida with Special Exhibit at HistoryMiami Museum

Hard Rock Digital Launches Online and Retail Sports Betting in Illinois

Hard Rock Digital and Hard Rock Casino Rockford have announced the official launch of Hard Rock Bet in Illinois. The highly-rated online sports betting app is now live across the state, with in-person wagering set to begin on August 29 at the new Hard Rock Casino Rockford sportsbook. The launch coincides with the introduction of […]

Hard Rock Digital Launches Online and Retail Sports Betting in Illinois

Genius Sports Appointed as Premier League’s Semi-Automated Officiating Supplier

How bad is the US sports betting ecosystem? Thanks to the machinations of inept regulators, crooked politicians, juiced in financial benefactors, state lotteries and legacy gaming interests it is best described as being in ‘freefall’. Here’s a press release that underscores just *how* messed up it is. Genius Sports is among the biggest players in […]

Genius Sports Appointed as Premier League’s Semi-Automated Officiating Supplier

Novig Launches First Nationwide Sports Prediction Market in 42 States and Washington D.C.

Novig has launched the first sports prediction market available in 42 states and Washington D.C., operating under the sweepstakes regulatory framework. The platform offers two modes: Novig Coins for fun and strategy testing, and Novig Cash, where players can redeem real cash prizes. Sports fans in states including Alaska, California, Florida, New York, Texas, and […]

Novig Launches First Nationwide Sports Prediction Market in 42 States and Washington D.C.

Betr Launches Peer-to-Peer ‘Group Mode’ for Betr Picks and Soft Launches New Sportsbook

Betr Holdings, Inc., a leading sports gaming and media company, has announced the launch of its peer-to-peer product “Group Mode” for Betr Picks, along with the soft launch of its new Betr Sportsbook, just in time for the NFL season. The launch of Group Mode will make Betr Picks live in Florida and Massachusetts, with […]

Betr Launches Peer-to-Peer ‘Group Mode’ for Betr Picks and Soft Launches New Sportsbook

BetMGM Introduces Seamless Nationwide Connectivity for Nevada Bettors with Single Digital Wallet

BetMGM, a leader in the iGaming and sports betting industry, has set a new industry standard by becoming the first sports betting app to offer seamless, nationwide connectivity for Nevada bettors through a single, digital wallet. This innovative feature, which allows users to carry their funds across all BetMGM mobile markets in the U.S., is […]

BetMGM Introduces Seamless Nationwide Connectivity for Nevada Bettors with Single Digital Wallet

For Some Inexplicable Reason, Hard Rock Digital Enlists Post Malone For Ad Campaign

When asked why his Horseshoe Casino in downtown Las Vegas didn’t offer live music, the legendary Benny Binion reportedly said: “Ain’t no man blowing my money out the end of a damn horn.” While most of the damage to the flatlining US sports betting market has been done by corrupt politicians, inept regulators, and cronyism […]

For Some Inexplicable Reason, Hard Rock Digital Enlists Post Malone For Ad Campaign