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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DraftKings Signs Promotional Partnership Deal With NYRA

DraftKings, a leader in the sports betting arena, has struck a landmark agreement with the New York Racing Association (NYRA) to become an official betting partner for two of the most iconic events in the world of horse racing: Saratoga Race Course and the Belmont Stakes Racing Festival. Additionally, DraftKings will be the presenting sponsor […]

DraftKings Signs Promotional Partnership Deal With NYRA

Chicago Blackhawks Announce Partnership With Circa Sports

The NHL’s Chicago Blackhawks have signed a multi-year partnership agreement with Circa Sports, which will see the Las Vegas sportsbook featured prominently on the franchise’s home jerseys starting next season. This marks the first game jersey partner in the team’s history. Circa Sports will be the official jersey patch sponsor whenever the Blackhawks don their […]

Chicago Blackhawks Announce Partnership With Circa Sports

Ligue 1 Side Paris Saint-Germain Sign Playbetr As First Latin American Betting Partner

French Ligue 1 side Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) has announced Playbetr as their first Latin American betting partner. Paris Saint-Germain made headlines this month by signing Lionel Messi following his departure from Barcelona. The deal with Playbetr was brokered prior to the acquisition of Messi but his huge popularity in Latin America is a perfect fit […]

Ligue 1 Side Paris Saint-Germain Sign Playbetr As First Latin American Betting Partner

Caesars Entertainment Acquires WynnBET Assets in Michigan

Caesars Entertainment is broadening its footprint in the Michigan market with the recent acquisition of WynnBET’s online sports betting and iGaming operations, the details of which were not disclosed. In a strategic move, Caesars has also secured a long-term extension for market access rights with Wynn’s collaborator, the Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians, […]

Caesars Entertainment Acquires WynnBET Assets in Michigan

Parx Casino In Promotional Partnership Deal With NFL Pittsburgh Steelers

Greenwood Gaming owned Parx Casino has entered in to a promotional partnership deal with the National Football League (NFL) Pittsburgh Steelers. Parx becomes an ‘online casino partner’ of the Steelers and includes the typical promotional opportunities and brand use rights. The Steelers have previously announced sports betting partnerships with Unibet, BetMGM and FanDuel. With the […]

Parx Casino In Promotional Partnership Deal With NFL Pittsburgh Steelers

Party Gaming, bwin Now Live In Ontario

Entain owned sportsbook bwin along with Partypoker, Party Casino and Party Sports are now live in Ontario. The Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) is the oversight body for sports betting and iGaming in the province. Ontario’s sports betting market should be one of the most competitive–and most lucrative–ecosystems found anywhere in the world. […]

Party Gaming, bwin Now Live In Ontario

Canadian Football League Turns To Genius Sports To Help Monetize Betting Data

The Canadian Football League (CFL) has announced a deal with Genius Sports to leverage their betting data to extend the international reach of the league. The longterm deal will begin in 2022 and will give Genius Sports exclusive worldwide data and streaming video rights to monetize CFL content with sportsbooks. Genius Sports has similar data […]

Canadian Football League Turns To Genius Sports To Help Monetize Betting Data

The Basics Of Canadian Football For American Sports Bettors

The Canadian Football League (CFL) season began on June 8 at McMahon Stadium in Calgary. On that night, the hometown Stampeders lost a 25-15 decision to the BC Lions. The league is happy to get back to business…well, ‘business as usual’….after a rough few years due to the COVID-19 pandemic and its aftermath. The season […]

The Basics Of Canadian Football For American Sports Bettors

BetMGM Launches Philadelphia 76ers Themed Roulette And Blackjack Games

BetMGM has launched Philadelphia 76ers themed blackjack and roulette games. The games are available to players on BetMGM iGaming properties in New Jersey and Pennsylvania. BetMGM was named an ‘Official Sports Betting Partner’ of the Sixers in December 2020. A popular angle for professional sports teams in jurisdictions with legal iGaming is the ‘themed table […]

BetMGM Launches Philadelphia 76ers Themed Roulette And Blackjack Games

NHL, Fanatics Unveil Official Jerseys for 2024-2025 Season

The National Hockey League (NHL) and Fanatics have officially introduced the Fanatics Authentic Pro NHL on-ice uniforms, marking the first Fanatics-branded and designed NHL player uniforms set to be worn during the upcoming 2024-25 season. This announcement builds anticipation for the 2024 Upper Deck NHL Draft on June 28-29 at Sphere in Las Vegas, where […]

NHL, Fanatics Unveil Official Jerseys for 2024-2025 Season