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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2023 Breeders’ Cup Coming To Santa Anita Park

The 2023 Breeders’ Cup will be held on November 3 and 4 at Santa Anita Park. This will be the record 11th time that Santa Anita has hosted the event. The 2022 Breeders’ Cup is scheduled for November 4 and 5 at Kentucky’s Keeneland Racecourse. The 40th edition of the Breeders’ Cup will be held […]

2023 Breeders’ Cup Coming To Santa Anita Park

Is The Lottery Ever ‘Positive EV’? The Basics

The nationwide Mega Millions Lottery Jackpot hit for $1.337 billion USD on Friday night. Mega Millions games are available in 45 US states plus the District of Columbia and the U.S. Virgin Islands. The odds of winning the Mega Millions Jackpot are just over 1 in 302.5 million The Mega Millions drawing on Friday night […]

Is The Lottery Ever ‘Positive EV’? The Basics

Two New Internet Gaming Operators Registered In Ontario

Two more Internet Gaming Operators have registered with the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO). The AGCO along with iGaming Ontario provide oversight for the online betting industry in Canada’s largest province. Ontario launched their regulated and competitive iGaming market on April 4. When it comes to creating a vibrant and competitive market for […]

Two New Internet Gaming Operators Registered In Ontario

Ontario Launch In The Works For Super Group Owned Betway

Betway has received an operators license in Ontario indicating that a launch in Canada’s largest province is forthcoming. Ontario will be Betway’s seventh jurisdictional presence in North America. They’re operational in six US states: Arizona, Colorado, Indiana, New Jersey, Iowa and Pennsylvania. Betway has indicated that these six states are among twelve where they have […]

Ontario Launch In The Works For Super Group Owned Betway

Bally’s Announced As Official Sports Betting Partner of New York Yankees

Bally’s has been announced an ‘Official Sports Betting Partner’ of the New York Yankees. Bally’s receives trademark use privileges across their brands as well as branding inside Yankee Stadium. Bally’s mobile sports betting platform is now live in six states. The less said about New York’s sports betting framework the better. The state is a […]

Bally’s Announced As Official Sports Betting Partner of New York Yankees

The Astronomical Odds Against Winning The Mega Millions Lottery Jackpot

The nationwide Mega Millions Lottery Jackpot will be an estimated $790 million for Tuesday’s drawing. Mega Millions games are available in 45 US states plus the District of Columbia and the U.S. Virgin Islands. The odds of winning the Mega Millions Jackpot are just over 1 in 302.5 million There’s a big lottery jackpot building […]

The Astronomical Odds Against Winning The Mega Millions Lottery Jackpot

NASCAR Exploring Possibility For Alternative Fuel Racing Series

NASCAR is considering an ‘all electric’ powered car for a new racing series. There’s already an open wheel racing series with electric cars in Europe. NASCAR is planning to transition to a hybrid engine in the next-gen stock cars they introduced earlier this year. Old timers are likely rolling over in their grave at the […]

NASCAR Exploring Possibility For Alternative Fuel Racing Series

MGM Resorts Announces Sale Of Gold Strike Tunica Operations

MGM Resorts has reached an agreement to sell the operations of the Gold Strike Tunica to Cherokee Nation Entertainment Holdings in a deal worth $450 million USD. Cherokee Nation Entertainment Holdings owns the Hard Rock Tulsa Casino along with nine other gaming properties in Oklahoma. MGM will retain the Beau Rivage Resort & Casino in […]

MGM Resorts Announces Sale Of Gold Strike Tunica Operations

Mandalay Bay Events Center Gets A Naming Sponsor Courtesy Of Anheuser-Busch

The Mandalay Bay Events Center has been rebranded as the Michelob ULTRA Arena. The name change came via a naming rights partnership with Anheuser-Busch. The former Mandalay Bay Events Center opened in 1999 adjacent to the Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino. The Mandalay Bay Events Center opened in 1999 adjacent to the Mandalay Bay Resort […]

Mandalay Bay Events Center Gets A Naming Sponsor Courtesy Of Anheuser-Busch

Mega Millions Jackpot Hits $1.1 Billion USD With Next Drawing On Friday

The nationwide Mega Millions Lottery Jackpot is up to $1.1 billion USD ahead of Friday’s drawing. Mega Millions games are available in 45 US states plus the District of Columbia and the U.S. Virgin Islands. The odds of winning the Mega Millions Jackpot are just over 1 in 302.5 million There were no winners in […]

Mega Millions Jackpot Hits $1.1 Billion USD With Next Drawing On Friday