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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Kaizen Gaming Launches Betano Sportsbook In United Kingdom

Kaizen Gaming is expanding its global footprint by launching its Betano sportsbook brand in the United Kingdom, marking a significant step in the company’s growth strategy. This move comes through a strategic partnership with BVGroup (formerly known as BetVictor), a decision that merges Betano’s international brand presence with BVGroup’s cutting-edge technology and deep-rooted experience in […]

Kaizen Gaming Launches Betano Sportsbook In United Kingdom

FanDuel, PokerStars Sign Promotional Partnership With Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment

FanDuel and PokerStars have announced a partnership agreement with Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment (MLSE). MLSE owns the NHL Toronto Maple Leafs, NBA Toronto Raptors, MLS Toronto FC, CFL Toronto Argonauts and the AHL Toronto Marlies. This is the first Flutter Entertainment deal in North America to feature multiple brands. Just a couple of weeks […]

FanDuel, PokerStars Sign Promotional Partnership With Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment

PokerStars Now Live In Ontario With Sports Betting, Casino Gaming and Poker

PokerStars is now live in Ontario with sports betting, casino gaming and poker. The company has deep roots in Ontario–the first hand of poker at PokerStars was played in the province over 20 years ago. PokerStars recently signed a promotional partnership with Toronto pro sports juggernaut Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment. You can add another […]

PokerStars Now Live In Ontario With Sports Betting, Casino Gaming and Poker

bet365 Now Live In Louisiana

bet365 is starting to gain some traction in the US marketplace. Most recently, they’ve announced the launch of mobile sports betting in Louisiana. The new market was opened through a partnership with the Amelia Belle Casino, a Boyd Gaming owned riverboat property near the Louisiana Gulf Coast almost equidistant between New Orleans and Lafayette. Louisiana […]

bet365 Now Live In Louisiana

NFL Football Is Huge In Canada

In 2013, a survey conducted by University of Lethbridge sociologist Reginald Bibby through Angus Reid Global reported that Canadians were generally opposed to the idea of NFL football in the country if it would hurt the Canadian Football League (CFL). At the time, hair metal veteran Jon Bon Jovi was reportedly thinking about being a […]

NFL Football Is Huge In Canada

FanDuel Launches Mobile Sports Betting in Vermont

For the purposes of this article you’ll have to pretend that I didn’t post a commentary on Vermont’s pseudo-competitive, lottery run excuse for sports betting just a few days ago. Instead, can you please just pretend that you didn’t read that and that you find this article based on a FanDuel press release to be […]

FanDuel Launches Mobile Sports Betting in Vermont

Northstar Gaming Reports Impressive Quarterly And Yearly Financials

It’s always great to see someone outside of the juiced in legacy gaming companies and state lottery commissions reporting financial gains in the dysfunctional North American sports betting ecosystem. Sorry, American sports betting enthusiasts–you have to go ‘north of the border’ for this one. NorthStar Gaming Holdings Inc., a prominent player in the Canadian gaming […]

Northstar Gaming Reports Impressive Quarterly And Yearly Financials

Caesars Sportsbook In Partnership Deal With New York Mets

Caesars Sportsbook has announced a partnership deal with the New York Mets. The multi-year deal gives Caesars ‘Official Sports Betting Partner’ status. Despite blowout revenue numbers, New York facing sportsbooks are losing millions due to high taxes and burdensome regulations. During their most recent earnings call, Caesars Entertainment CEO Tom Reeg indicated that the company […]

Caesars Sportsbook In Partnership Deal With New York Mets

Caesars Sportsbook Launches Retail Betting In Washington State

Caesars Sportsbook has received licensing to operate retail betting in Washington State. Locations will be at the Muckleshoot Casino, Spokane Tribe Casino and its sister property, Chewelah Casino Mobile sports betting in Washington State remains ‘TBA’. The sports betting situation in Washington State remains a convoluted mess from a regulatory standpoint. There’s no sign of […]

Caesars Sportsbook Launches Retail Betting In Washington State

Fanatics Announces Flagship Events For Sports Collectors

Today, Fanatics Events, the event-focused division of the renowned digital sports platform Fanatics, unveiled its inaugural flagship event, Fanatics Fest NYC. This highly anticipated gathering is set to transform the Javits Center in New York City into a hub of sports fandom from August 16-18. Fans of all sports are invited to immerse themselves in […]

Fanatics Announces Flagship Events For Sports Collectors