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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Jacksonville Jaguars Fire Head Coach Urban Meyer

The Jacksonville Jaguars have fired head coach Urban Meyer after just thirteen games during which the team went 2-11. Meyer’s tenure was characterized by his bumbling performance as a coach and a series of boneheaded controversies off the field. Offensive coordinator Darrell Bevell will serve as interim head coach for the rest of the season. […]

Jacksonville Jaguars Fire Head Coach Urban Meyer

No One Is Shedding Any Tears Over The Firing Of Urban Meyer

The Jacksonville Jaguars fired head coach Urban Meyer late Wednesday night after just 13 games. Among countless other things, Meyer has been criticized for the poor job he’s done developing rookie quarterback Trevor Lawrence. Twitter has been coming hot and heavy with reaction to Meyer’s dismissal. There’s plenty of reasons for Jacksonville Jaguars players, fans […]

No One Is Shedding Any Tears Over The Firing Of Urban Meyer

FanDuel Launches Retail Sportsbook At Live! Casino Hotel Maryland

The Live! Casino & Hotel Maryland has opened a FanDuel retail location following the launch of sports betting in Maryland earlier in the day. Maryland Governor Larry Hogan placed the state’s first bet at BetMGM at MGM National Harbor–a futures wager on the Washington Football Team to play the Baltimore Ravens in the 2022 Super […]

FanDuel Launches Retail Sportsbook At Live! Casino Hotel Maryland

PointsBet Licensed In Virginia, Will Offer Mobile Sports Betting In Partnership With Colonial Downs

PointsBet has entered into a partnership agreement with Colonial Downs Group for online market access in Virginia. The Australian based company has already received their temporary supplier license from the Virginia Lottery. PointsBet is now live in 7 states–as of yet, no announcement as to when they’ll launch in Virginia though it should be soon. […]

PointsBet Licensed In Virginia, Will Offer Mobile Sports Betting In Partnership With Colonial Downs

Arizona’s Desert Diamond Casinos Launches First Phase Of Sports Betting Operation

Arizona’s Desert Diamond Casinos have launched the first phase of their sports betting operation at their three gaming properties in Tucson, Sahauartia and West Valley. The Sahaurarita and West Valley locations offer a retail sportsbook. Kiosk betting is available at the Tucson location. Desert Diamond Casinos & Entertainment is a gaming enterprise of the Tohono […]

Arizona’s Desert Diamond Casinos Launches First Phase Of Sports Betting Operation

Florida State University Hires Michael Alford As Athletic Director

Florida State University has named Michael Alford as the school’s new Vice President and Director of Athletics. Former FSU athletic director David Coburn announced his retirement last week. Florida State initially targeted Louisville athletic director Vince Tyra for the job before reversing course and offering the position to Alford. Another high profile college football vacancy […]

Florida State University Hires Michael Alford As Athletic Director

National Hockey League Names Liga Stavok Exclusive Russian Sports Betting Partner

The National Hockey League (NHL) has announced Liga Stavok as an Official Sports Betting Partner and the Official Sportsbook of the NHL in Russia and the CIS Region. Liga Stavok becomes the NHL’s first ever exclusive partner in Russia. The NHL partnership with Liga Stavok was brokered by betting data company Sportradar. One important point […]

National Hockey League Names Liga Stavok Exclusive Russian Sports Betting Partner

Caesars Sportsbook Opens At Horseshoe Casino Baltimore

The Horseshoe Casino Baltimore has opened a Caesars Sportsbook retail location following the launch of sports betting in Maryland earlier in the day. Maryland Governor Larry Hogan placed the state’s first bet at BetMGM at MGM National Harbor–a futures wager on the Washington Football Team to play the Baltimore Ravens in the 2022 Super Bowl. […]

Caesars Sportsbook Opens At Horseshoe Casino Baltimore

MGM National Harbor Opens Retail Sportsbook As Betting In Maryland Goes Live

Sports betting has launched in Maryland as MGM National Harbor opens a retail sportsbook. Maryland Governor Larry Hogan placed the state’s first bet–a futures wager on the Washington Football Team to play the Baltimore Ravens in the 2022 Super Bowl. Several other gaming properties launched their retail sports betting later in the day. Busy day […]

MGM National Harbor Opens Retail Sportsbook As Betting In Maryland Goes Live

University of Virginia Head Football Coach Bronco Mendenhall Resigns After Six Seasons

University of Virginia head football coach Bronco Mendenhall has announced his resignation after six seasons. Mendenhall will continue to lead the program through its forthcoming bowl game. Mendenhall came to Virginia after 11 years as the head coach at BYU. University of Virginia head football coach Bronco Mendenhall has announced his resignation after six seasons […]

University of Virginia Head Football Coach Bronco Mendenhall Resigns After Six Seasons