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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PointsBet Adds Australian NRL Rugby Side To Sports Team Sponsorship Portfolio

PointsBet has announced that they’ll become the ‘Major Partner’ of the Australian National Rugby League (NRL) Manly Warringah Sea Eagles beginning in 2022. Among other promotional perks PointsBet will take over the main front position on the Sea Eagles’ NRL jerseys for ‘at least the next four years’. Most of PointsBet’s recent sponsorship deals have […]

PointsBet Adds Australian NRL Rugby Side To Sports Team Sponsorship Portfolio

Hard Rock Sportsbook Now Live In Arizona

Hard Rock Digital has announced that their Hard Rock Sportsbook mobile app has launched in Arizona. The app is released in partnership with the Navajo Nation Gaming Enterprise (NNGE). The Hard Rock Sportsbook is the 18th betting platform to go live in Arizona. As long as you don’t look behind the scenes ‘where the sausage […]

Hard Rock Sportsbook Now Live In Arizona

Understanding The NBA’s Mid Season Tournament

So what’s the deal with the NBA’s Mid Season tournament? I mean besides the funky looking courts (which I think are pretty cool). Where did the idea come from? What is the format? What does it all mean? The National Basketball Association (NBA) is no stranger to innovation, and its latest introduction, the in-season tournament, […]

Understanding The NBA’s Mid Season Tournament

Canadian Cultural Coffee and Doughnuts Icon Tim Horton’s

As part of my on-going series on Canadian cultural icons in preparation for my forthcoming trip ‘North of the Border’ we’ll look at the venerable Tim Horton’s coffee and doughnut chain. Tim Horton’s, a Canadian icon synonymous with coffee and doughnuts, has a rich history that intertwines with the fabric of Canadian culture. Founded in […]

Canadian Cultural Coffee and Doughnuts Icon Tim Horton’s

Sporttrade Now Live In Colorado

Sporttrade Now Live In Colorado

Sporttrade Now Live In Colorado

Unibet Signs Promotional Deal With Tour de Tietema Cycling Team

Kindred Group plc has announced that their flagship sportsbook brand Unibet is now the main sponsor of Dutch cycling team Tour de Tietema. The Netherlands and Belgium focused deal begins on January 1, 2023 and the team is now being referred to in media releases as the ‘TDT-Unibet Cycling Team’. In addition to the promotional […]

Unibet Signs Promotional Deal With Tour de Tietema Cycling Team

Vegas Knight Hawks Ink Partnership With M Resort Spa Casino

The M Resort Spa Casino has announced a sponsorship deal with the Vegas Knight Hawks of the Indoor Football League (IFL). The Knight Hawks are in their first year as a team and play home games at the brand new Dollar Loan Center in Henderson, Nevada. The M Resort is operated by Penn National Gaming […]

Vegas Knight Hawks Ink Partnership With M Resort Spa Casino

Sports Betting Market Novig Secures Colorado License

Some good news out of Colorado where the state’s Division of Gaming has just licensed a new sportsbook operator. Sports betting market Novig is indicated a launch ‘next month’ following approval as an Internet Sports Betting Operator. Novig has a market access agreement with Bronco Billy’s Casino in Cripple Creek, CO which is owned and […]

Sports Betting Market Novig Secures Colorado License

NHL Upgrades Esports Offerings With DreamHack Partnership

The NHL has signed a deal with DreamHack to upgrade their esports offerings. The NHL already has an annual video game championship called the ‘NHL Gaming World Championships’. DreamHack’s mission is to expand the league’s visibility and presence in the esports industry. Esports are booming in popularity and professional sports teams have started to pay […]

NHL Upgrades Esports Offerings With DreamHack Partnership

Vegas Golden Knights Add Circa Sports As Jersey Patch Partner

The NHL Vegas Golden Knights have announced a multi-year deal with Circa Las Vegas to serve as the team’s first ever jersey patch partner. The NHL is allowing teams to sell jersey advertising patches starting with the 2022-23 season. Circa Sports offers retail sports betting at five locations in Nevada along with mobile wagering in […]

Vegas Golden Knights Add Circa Sports As Jersey Patch Partner