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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Poker Icon Jamie Gold Will Captain The Commerce Casino & Hotel’s Professional Poker Team

The Commerce Casino & Hotel is excited to announce that Jamie Gold will serve as the Team Captain and Coach for their professional poker team as they prepare for the WSOP 2023/2024 circuit in Los Angeles and the $100 million WSOP Main Event in Las Vegas this July. Jamie Gold, a legendary figure in the […]

Poker Icon Jamie Gold Will Captain The Commerce Casino & Hotel’s Professional Poker Team

Dominique Ansel Expands Culinary Empire with New Market-Style Eatery at Paris Las Vegas

James Beard Award-winning pastry chef Dominique Ansel is set to introduce a new dining destination, Dominique Ansel Marché, at Paris Las Vegas in fall 2024. This follows the success of Dominique Ansel Las Vegas, which opened at Caesars Palace in October 2022. Inspired by the open-air sidewalk markets of France, Dominique Ansel Marché will feature […]

Dominique Ansel Expands Culinary Empire with New Market-Style Eatery at Paris Las Vegas

BetMGM Launches Sports Betting Platform In The Netherlands

MGM Resorts International has expanded its BetMGM brand into the Netherlands, marking the brand’s second international market launch. This move leverages LeoVegas’ proprietary technology and platform, following a successful debut in the United Kingdom. BetMGM will offer Dutch customers a comprehensive range of new product features, including large-scale jackpots, loyalty rewards, exclusive slots, and unique […]

BetMGM Launches Sports Betting Platform In The Netherlands

Unproven Social Sports Betting Market Gets Another Entrant

There’s never any shortage of bad investment ‘opportunities’. In fact, there may be more ways to lose money ‘investing’ in companies with dubious prospects than ever before. A ‘uranium mine’ in a Nevada ghost town. Donald Trump’s social network/’pump and dump’ scam. Cornering the market on Beanie Babies and hoping there will be a revival […]

Unproven Social Sports Betting Market Gets Another Entrant

bet365 Launches Online Betting In Arizona

bet365 has done a very good job finding traction in a US marketplace designed to protect incumbents, political cronies and lottery commissions. They’ve now added another state to their roster. bet365 has expanded its presence in the United States by launching operations in Arizona, marking its entry into the ninth US state in collaboration with […]

bet365 Launches Online Betting In Arizona

Ontario Regulators Stop Betting On World Boxing Association (WBA) Events Due To Integrity Concerns

The World Boxing Association (WBA) faces significant regulatory pressure as the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) has issued a directive to all licensed betting operators in the province to cease offering bets on WBA events. This decision comes after concerns were raised about the integrity of WBA-sanctioned matches, particularly involving potential match-fixing and […]

Ontario Regulators Stop Betting On World Boxing Association (WBA) Events Due To Integrity Concerns

Fanatics Sportsbook Now Live In Kansas With Mobile Betting

Fanatics is making significant strides in the sports betting industry with the continuation of its customer migration process, marking a notable expansion into Kansas with the launch of the Fanatics Sportsbook. This development allows existing PointsBet customers in Kansas to seamlessly transition to the Fanatics platform, utilizing their current usernames and passwords. Moreover, all customer […]

Fanatics Sportsbook Now Live In Kansas With Mobile Betting

Fanatics Sportsbook Announces Title Sponsorship Deal With Major Pickleball Event

Fanatics Sportsbook is venturing into new territory with an innovative partnership, marking its entrance into the North Carolina market. The company has been announced as the title sponsor of the Professional Pickleball Association (PPA) Tour North Carolina Cup, a significant move given pickleball’s skyrocketing popularity in the United States. The PPA Tour Fanatics Sportsbook North […]

Fanatics Sportsbook Announces Title Sponsorship Deal With Major Pickleball Event

BetParx Launches New Sportsbook/Casino Platform In New Jersey, Pennsylvania

Greenwood Gaming & Entertainment has announced the release of a new sports betting and casino gaming platform under the name ‘BetParx’. The new platform as gone live in New Jersey and Pennsylvania. Greenwood Gaming is the parent company of Parx Casino, better known to horse fans as Parx Racing. There’s a new sports betting app […]

BetParx Launches New Sportsbook/Casino Platform In New Jersey, Pennsylvania

Mohegan Digital Announces Launch Of Online Platform In Pennsylvania

Mohegan Digital, the iGaming division of Mohegan, is making headlines with the full launch of its new online gaming platform in Pennsylvania. The new site, Play.MoheganPAcasino.com, along with its dedicated mobile apps, is now live, bringing a comprehensive digital casino experience directly to both residents and visitors of the Keystone State. The launch is part […]

Mohegan Digital Announces Launch Of Online Platform In Pennsylvania