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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Circa Sports Announces $16 Million USD Prize Pool for Circa Million VI and Circa Survivor Contests

Circa Sports is upping the ante in the sports betting world by bringing back its highly anticipated professional football contests, Circa Million VI and Circa Survivor, with an unprecedented prize pool of $16 million, no rake. Signups for these contests began on May 24 at 9 a.m. at all Circa Sports Nevada locations, marking the […]

Circa Sports Announces $16 Million USD Prize Pool for Circa Million VI and Circa Survivor Contests

55th Annual World Series of Poker Underway In Las Vegas

The 55th annual World Series of Poker (WSOP®) has officially begun at Paris Las Vegas and Horseshoe Las Vegas, following a record-breaking summer in 2023 that saw 214,641 entrants from more than 114 countries. The 2024 series started with flair as Vegas Golden Knights Stanley Cup champion and 2023 Conn Smythe Trophy winner Jonathan Marchessault […]

55th Annual World Series of Poker Underway In Las Vegas

BetMGM To Sponsor NASCAR Xfinity Series Race At Charlotte Motor Speedway

BetMGM has stepped into the spotlight as the new naming rights sponsor for a NASCAR Xfinity Series race at the renowned Charlotte Motor Speedway in North Carolina, marking a significant partnership in the world of sports and entertainment. The race, now titled the BetMGM 300, is set to bring together emerging NASCAR Xfinity Series talents […]

BetMGM To Sponsor NASCAR Xfinity Series Race At Charlotte Motor Speedway

Ren Lin Triumphs at First-Ever PGT Texas Poker Open Main Event

In a thrilling culmination to the first-ever PokerGO Tour® (PGT®) Texas Poker Open Main Event, Ren Lin emerged victorious, securing the top prize of $400,000. The event, which drew a crowd of 735 participants to Champions Club Texas, saw Lin outplay and outlast the competition, earning him 400 PGT points and tying him for 21st […]

Ren Lin Triumphs at First-Ever PGT Texas Poker Open Main Event

NBA Drops Ban Hammer On Toronto Raptors’ Jontay Porter

The NBA has imposed a lifetime ban on Toronto Raptors player Jontay Porter following serious breaches of the league’s gambling policies. This decisive action came after an investigation revealed that Porter engaged in multiple prohibited activities, including sharing confidential information with sports bettors, deliberately limiting his play in games to affect betting outcomes, and directly […]

NBA Drops Ban Hammer On Toronto Raptors’ Jontay Porter

PrizePicks Announces Sponsorship Deal With MMA Fighter Justin Gaethje

PrizePicks, North America’s premier daily fantasy sports operator, has enhanced its brand presence in the mixed martial arts (MMA) community by signing Justin Gaethje, a renowned MMA superstar, as a brand ambassador. Known as “The Highlight,” Gaethje will collaborate with PrizePicks to deliver dynamic, interactive experiences to both daily fantasy players and MMA enthusiasts. This […]

PrizePicks Announces Sponsorship Deal With MMA Fighter Justin Gaethje

Online Casino MegaDice Announces Crypto Token Launch

Mega Dice, a rapidly expanding crypto casino, has recently unveiled a refreshed website to highlight its cutting-edge technological offerings in crypto-powered gaming. With the launch of its new GambleFi token, $DICE, on the SOL blockchain, Mega Dice is setting a new standard in the integration of gaming and finance. The $DICE token is poised to […]

Online Casino MegaDice Announces Crypto Token Launch

FanDuel Announces Promotional Partnership For Kentucky Derby

FanDuel is gearing up to deliver an extraordinary experience for the 150th anniversary of the Kentucky Derby, positioning itself as the only sportsbook in North America where fans can bet on the iconic horse race. The company is setting the stage for an unforgettable “Run for the Roses” with a suite of offers, activations, and […]

FanDuel Announces Promotional Partnership For Kentucky Derby

SIS Content Services Partners With bet365 To Bring Esports Wagering To Kentucky

SIS Content Services, a key division of the Sports Information Services (SIS) Group, has made a significant leap into the Kentucky market through a strategic partnership with bet365. This collaboration marks the introduction of ebasketball from its esports product suite in the Bluegrass State, signifying a major step in SIS’s ambition to bolster its presence […]

SIS Content Services Partners With bet365 To Bring Esports Wagering To Kentucky

Sportradar Announces Partnership Deal With Esports Betting Services Provider Oddin.gg

Sportradar, a leading sports data aggregation firm, has further expanded its burgeoning portfolio by entering into a multiyear strategic partnership with Oddin.gg, an esports betting services provider renowned for its engaging content and innovative betting solutions. This collaboration marks a significant enhancement to Sportradar’s esports offerings, positioning it to leverage Oddin’s extensive esports content through […]

Sportradar Announces Partnership Deal With Esports Betting Services Provider Oddin.gg