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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Penn Entertainment’s ESPN Bet Becomes Official Sports Betting Sponsor of the PGA Championship

Penn Entertainment’s ESPN Bet brand has forged a significant partnership with the PGA of America, becoming the official sports betting sponsor of the PGA Championship for the next three years. This multi-year agreement marks a historic milestone, as the PGA Championship becomes the first men’s golf major to establish an official sports betting partnership. The […]

Penn Entertainment’s ESPN Bet Becomes Official Sports Betting Sponsor of the PGA Championship

Rio Las Vegas To Become A Hyatt Hotels Property

Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE:H), in collaboration with Rio Hotel & Casino, has unveiled an exciting update for World of Hyatt members. Now, members can earn and redeem points during their stays at the Hyatt-affiliated hotel, which is currently undergoing a comprehensive $340 million renovation. This transformation is set to enhance the iconic hotel’s allure, positioning […]

Rio Las Vegas To Become A Hyatt Hotels Property

Jackpocket Launches Service For Players Who Find The Lottery Too Intellectually Taxing

There aren’t many legitimate ways to improve your odds of winning the lottery. We’ve covered the huge ‘house edge’ for lottery games ad nauseam during the past few years and in particular the odds of taking down one of the big networked jackpots is borderline insane. One thing that players *can* do to marginally improve […]

Jackpocket Launches Service For Players Who Find The Lottery Too Intellectually Taxing

Wolf By Vanderpump Opens At Harvey’s Lake Tahoe

Last night, television icon and successful restaurateur Lisa Vanderpump launched her newest venture, Wolf by Vanderpump, in a glamorous event held at Harveys Lake Tahoe. This dazzling celebration, hosted in partnership with Caesars Entertainment, featured an extravagant “white carpet” arrival, where Vanderpump, accompanied by her dog Marky, greeted a crowd of celebrities and guests eager […]

Wolf By Vanderpump Opens At Harvey’s Lake Tahoe

Caesars Entertainment Renews Partnership With The National Hockey League (NHL)

Caesars Entertainment, Inc. (NASDAQ: CZR), a titan in the casino-entertainment industry, and the National Hockey League (NHL) have just announced the renewal of their partnership within the United States, further solidifying Caesars’ role as a pivotal Sports Betting and Gaming Partner of the NHL. This enhanced multiyear agreement not only maintains Caesars’ esteemed status but […]

Caesars Entertainment Renews Partnership With The National Hockey League (NHL)

M Resort Spa Casino Breaks Ground On Second Tower Expansion

You really can’t get much further south on Las Vegas Boulevard than the M Resort Spa Casino. The M has had its share of ups and downs since opening in 2009 but they’re now part of the Penn Entertainment portfolio and things look to be in excellent shape. It might no longer be one of […]

M Resort Spa Casino Breaks Ground On Second Tower Expansion

Puerto Rico’s Casino Metro Launches Caesars Powered Sportsbook

Retail sports betting is now live in Puerto Rico and no surprise that Caesars Sportsbook isn’t far behind. The sports betting division of Caesars Entertainment has announced the opening of a retail betting operation at San Juan’s Casino Metro. The new sportsbook is called ”MetroBets with Caesars Sportsbook’ and from the sound of it is […]

Puerto Rico’s Casino Metro Launches Caesars Powered Sportsbook

LPGA Names BetMGM As Tour’s First Official Sports Betting Operator

The Ladies Professional Golf Association Tour (LPGA) has named BetMGM as their inaugural ‘Official Sports Betting Operator’. BetMGM will now offer LPGA odds as part of their golf betting menu. They can also use the “Official Tour Partner” logo in advertising and promotions. Golf betting has blown up in popularity over the past year and […]

LPGA Names BetMGM As Tour’s First Official Sports Betting Operator

The History of the Montreal Canadiens

My wife and I are going to spend the next few months in Canada. In preparation for our trip, I’m learning about the extended history of Canada’s major sports teams and some other cultural icons. I figured since I’m doing the research anyway that I should share it with the readership of SportsInsider. We’ll start […]

The History of the Montreal Canadiens

‘Hell’s Kitchen’ TV Series Heading To Foxwoods Resort Casino

In an exciting turn of events for culinary competition enthusiasts and casino-goers alike, Foxwoods Resort Casino, one of the most renowned resort casinos globally, has entered into an exclusive partnership with ITV America to host the filming of the iconic Gordon Ramsay series, HELL’S KITCHEN, for its 23rd and 24th seasons. This landmark collaboration brings […]

‘Hell’s Kitchen’ TV Series Heading To Foxwoods Resort Casino