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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Mega Millions Jackpot Now At $830 Million USD Ahead Of Tuesday’s Drawing

The nationwide Mega Millions Lottery Jackpot is up to $830 million USD ahead of 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 Tuesday night’s Mega Millions drawing […]

Mega Millions Jackpot Now At $830 Million USD Ahead Of Tuesday’s Drawing

Will There Be A Winner In Tuesday’s Mega Millions Jackpot Drawing?

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 In a previous article, we discussed […]

Will There Be A Winner In Tuesday’s Mega Millions Jackpot Drawing?

Mega Millions Lottery Jackpot Odds In Context

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 Since we know that the odds […]

Mega Millions Lottery Jackpot Odds In Context

Alabama Considers Lottery In Wake Of ‘Mega Millions Fever’

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. Alabama is not one of them. The odds of winning the Mega Millions Jackpot are just over 1 in 302.5 million […]

Alabama Considers Lottery In Wake Of ‘Mega Millions Fever’

Las Vegas’ New Business Model: Price Gouging Visitors

Las Vegas hotel revenue metrics are up despite lower visitation. One reason–forcing visitors to pay for amenities that were once free or available for a nominal charge. This ‘strategy’ works when demand is high, but has a significant downside risk. We’re nearly two and a half years out from the unprecedented shutdown of Nevada’s gaming […]

Las Vegas’ New Business Model: Price Gouging Visitors

Macau Casinos Will Reopen On Saturday Morning

Hotels and casinos in Macau will be able to reopen at midnight Saturday local time. Macau’s casino shutdown was extended for five days on top of a previously announced closure. It was originally set for a week to help mitigate a persistent COVID-19 outbreak in the Asian gambling epicenter. Gaming revenue accounts for 80% of […]

Macau Casinos Will Reopen On Saturday Morning

Macau Casino Shutdown Extended By Five Days

Macau’s casino shutdown has been extended for five days. It was originally set for a week to help mitigate a persistent COVID-19 outbreak in the Asian gambling epicenter. Gaming revenue accounts for 80% of the city’s income and they’ve not recovered fully since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. Macau is following China’s COVID mitigation […]

Macau Casino Shutdown Extended By Five Days

Preakness Winner Early Voting To Return In Jim Dandy Stakes At Saratoga

Preakness winner Early Voting will make his next start in the Grade 2, $600,000 USD Jim Dandy Stakes at Saratoga on July 30. Trainer Chad Brown will also run Kentucky Derby third place finisher Zandon in the Jim Dandy. Brown will enter undefeated Jack Christopher in the Grade 1 $1 million USD Haskell Invitational at […]

Preakness Winner Early Voting To Return In Jim Dandy Stakes At Saratoga

2022 World Series Of Poker Main Event Has Second Largest Field In History

The World Series of Poker ‘main event’ is currently underway in Las Vegas. The event attracted 8,663 entrants for the second largest field in history. In 2006, 8,773 entrants played in the WSOP ‘main event’. The World Series of Poker has been going on all month in Las Vegas, but now all eyes are on […]

2022 World Series Of Poker Main Event Has Second Largest Field In History

Ontario Regulators Fine DraftKings for Inducement Advertising Infractions

Ontario gaming regulators have fined DraftKings $100,000 CAD for bonus advertisement infractions. The Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) has strict guidelines against advertising of bonuses, inducements and similar credits outside of a company’s website. Ontario launched their regulated and competitive iGaming market on April 4. Ontario now has the best sports betting jurisdiction […]

Ontario Regulators Fine DraftKings for Inducement Advertising Infractions