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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Antonio Brown’s Time As A Tampa Bay Buccaneer Ends In Typically Bizarre Fashion

Wide receiver Antonio Brown has been cut by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers after a mid-game meltdown in which he left the field ripping off his equipment on the way. Brown had been a valuable contributor for the Bucs, scoring a touchdown in the team’s Super Bowl LIV win. Brown was brought back to the team […]

Antonio Brown’s Time As A Tampa Bay Buccaneer Ends In Typically Bizarre Fashion

Tennessee Titans Rip Miami Dolphins To Clinch AFC South Title

The Tennessee Titans have clinched their second straight AFC South title by beating the Miami Dolphins 34-3. The Titans have won divisional titles in both of Ryan Tannehill’s full seasons as starting quarterback. The last time the Titans won back to back titles was in the early 1960’s as the AFL Houston Oilers. The Tennessee […]

Tennessee Titans Rip Miami Dolphins To Clinch AFC South Title

Baltimore Ravens Announce BetMGM As First Sports Betting Partner

BetMGM has been announced as the first sports betting partner of the NFL Baltimore Ravens. Maryland Governor Larry Hogan signed a sports betting bill into law earlier today. Maryland will have a limited number of retail sportsbooks but will issue 60 online licenses. This could make the state one of the most vibrant sports betting […]

Baltimore Ravens Announce BetMGM As First Sports Betting Partner

MaximBet Stepping Up For Colorado Wildfire Relief

MaximBet will match all user donations to Colorado wildfire relief efforts. Carousel Gaming announced a partnership with Maxim Media–publisher of Maxim Magazine–in early April 2021. MaximBet launched their platform in Colorado in September 2021. It wasn’t that long ago that living in Las Vegas was a very insular experience. To some extent, the valley was […]

MaximBet Stepping Up For Colorado Wildfire Relief

Las Vegas Bowl Officials Keeping Fingers Crossed That Game Will Go Off As Planned

The Las Vegas Bowl is hoping that Thursday’s game between Wisconsin and Arizona State at Allegiant Stadium will be played as scheduled. As of this writing, five bowl games have been cancelled due to COVID-19 related issues with teams involved. This will be the first Las Vegas Bowl played at Allegiant Stadium, home of the […]

Las Vegas Bowl Officials Keeping Fingers Crossed That Game Will Go Off As Planned

Indianapolis Colts’ QB Carson Wentz Isn’t Vaccinated And He Can’t Explain Why

Indianapolis Colts starting quarterback Carson Wentz has been placed on the reserve/COVID list. Wentz is not vaccinated, though he’s not given a plausible explanation as to why. This is the second time this year that Wentz has missed time due to his boneheaded refusal to be vaccinated. Many sports media outlets like to kill time […]

Indianapolis Colts’ QB Carson Wentz Isn’t Vaccinated And He Can’t Explain Why

UCLA Bails On Holiday Bowl Just A Few Hours Prior To Kickoff

The SDCCU Holiday Bowl was cancelled just a few hours prior to kickoff after UCLA withdrew from their scheduled game against North Carolina State due to COVID related issues. As with several other COVID related withdrawals, UCLA’s situation looks a bit sketchy. North Carolina State isn’t happy at all with the move. The first indication […]

UCLA Bails On Holiday Bowl Just A Few Hours Prior To Kickoff

Boise State Withdraws From Barstool Sports Arizona Bowl Due To Vague COVID-19 Issues

Boise State University has withdrawn from the 2021 Barstool Sports Arizona Bowl due to COVID-19 issues within the football program. A perfunctory effort was made to find a replacement team to face Central Michigan before the Arizona Bowl was cancelled. Central Michigan will now play Washington State in the Tony the Tiger Sun Bowl. Another […]

Boise State Withdraws From Barstool Sports Arizona Bowl Due To Vague COVID-19 Issues

Washington State Gets A New Opponent And A Huge Payday In The Tony The Tiger Sun Bowl

Central Michigan will replace Miami against Washington State University in the Tony the Tiger Sun Bowl. Miami was forced to withdraw from the game due to COVID related issues. Central Michigan was left without an opponent in the Arizona Bowl after Boise State pulled out. Central Michigan and the MAC won’t get a full share […]

Washington State Gets A New Opponent And A Huge Payday In The Tony The Tiger Sun Bowl

University Of Miami Out Of Sun Bowl Due To COVID-19 Issues

The University of Miami has withdrawn from the 2021 Tony the Tiger Sun Bowl due to COVID-19 issues within the football program. It’s unclear whether there’s enough time to find an opponent for Washington State University before the game’s scheduled kickoff at 12:00 Noon EST on December 31. Miami is the fifth team to opt […]

University Of Miami Out Of Sun Bowl Due To COVID-19 Issues