James Murphy
James Murphy

Years of Experience: 24+
Specialties & Areas of Focus: NFL, Betting

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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Poker Icon Jamie Gold Will Captain The Commerce Casino & Hotel’s Professional Poker Team

The Commerce Casino & Hotel is excited to announce that Jamie Gold will serve as the Team Captain and Coach for their professional poker team as they prepare for the WSOP 2023/2024 circuit in Los Angeles and the $100 million WSOP Main Event in Las Vegas this July. Jamie Gold, a legendary figure in the […]

Poker Icon Jamie Gold Will Captain The Commerce Casino & Hotel’s Professional Poker Team

Dominique Ansel Expands Culinary Empire with New Market-Style Eatery at Paris Las Vegas

James Beard Award-winning pastry chef Dominique Ansel is set to introduce a new dining destination, Dominique Ansel Marché, at Paris Las Vegas in fall 2024. This follows the success of Dominique Ansel Las Vegas, which opened at Caesars Palace in October 2022. Inspired by the open-air sidewalk markets of France, Dominique Ansel Marché will feature […]

Dominique Ansel Expands Culinary Empire with New Market-Style Eatery at Paris Las Vegas

BetMGM Launches Sports Betting Platform In The Netherlands

MGM Resorts International has expanded its BetMGM brand into the Netherlands, marking the brand’s second international market launch. This move leverages LeoVegas’ proprietary technology and platform, following a successful debut in the United Kingdom. BetMGM will offer Dutch customers a comprehensive range of new product features, including large-scale jackpots, loyalty rewards, exclusive slots, and unique […]

BetMGM Launches Sports Betting Platform In The Netherlands

Unproven Social Sports Betting Market Gets Another Entrant

There’s never any shortage of bad investment ‘opportunities’. In fact, there may be more ways to lose money ‘investing’ in companies with dubious prospects than ever before. A ‘uranium mine’ in a Nevada ghost town. Donald Trump’s social network/’pump and dump’ scam. Cornering the market on Beanie Babies and hoping there will be a revival […]

Unproven Social Sports Betting Market Gets Another Entrant

bet365 Launches Online Betting In Arizona

bet365 has done a very good job finding traction in a US marketplace designed to protect incumbents, political cronies and lottery commissions. They’ve now added another state to their roster. bet365 has expanded its presence in the United States by launching operations in Arizona, marking its entry into the ninth US state in collaboration with […]

bet365 Launches Online Betting In Arizona

Ontario Regulators Stop Betting On World Boxing Association (WBA) Events Due To Integrity Concerns

The World Boxing Association (WBA) faces significant regulatory pressure as the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) has issued a directive to all licensed betting operators in the province to cease offering bets on WBA events. This decision comes after concerns were raised about the integrity of WBA-sanctioned matches, particularly involving potential match-fixing and […]

Ontario Regulators Stop Betting On World Boxing Association (WBA) Events Due To Integrity Concerns

Fanatics Sportsbook Now Live In Kansas With Mobile Betting

Fanatics is making significant strides in the sports betting industry with the continuation of its customer migration process, marking a notable expansion into Kansas with the launch of the Fanatics Sportsbook. This development allows existing PointsBet customers in Kansas to seamlessly transition to the Fanatics platform, utilizing their current usernames and passwords. Moreover, all customer […]

Fanatics Sportsbook Now Live In Kansas With Mobile Betting

Fanatics Sportsbook Announces Title Sponsorship Deal With Major Pickleball Event

Fanatics Sportsbook is venturing into new territory with an innovative partnership, marking its entrance into the North Carolina market. The company has been announced as the title sponsor of the Professional Pickleball Association (PPA) Tour North Carolina Cup, a significant move given pickleball’s skyrocketing popularity in the United States. The PPA Tour Fanatics Sportsbook North […]

Fanatics Sportsbook Announces Title Sponsorship Deal With Major Pickleball Event

BetParx Launches New Sportsbook/Casino Platform In New Jersey, Pennsylvania

Greenwood Gaming & Entertainment has announced the release of a new sports betting and casino gaming platform under the name ‘BetParx’. The new platform as gone live in New Jersey and Pennsylvania. Greenwood Gaming is the parent company of Parx Casino, better known to horse fans as Parx Racing. There’s a new sports betting app […]

BetParx Launches New Sportsbook/Casino Platform In New Jersey, Pennsylvania

Mohegan Digital Announces Launch Of Online Platform In Pennsylvania

Mohegan Digital, the iGaming division of Mohegan, is making headlines with the full launch of its new online gaming platform in Pennsylvania. The new site, Play.MoheganPAcasino.com, along with its dedicated mobile apps, is now live, bringing a comprehensive digital casino experience directly to both residents and visitors of the Keystone State. The launch is part […]

Mohegan Digital Announces Launch Of Online Platform In Pennsylvania

Commerce Casino & Hotel Forges Partnership With World Series of Poker (WSOP)

The Commerce Casino & Hotel, home to the largest poker room in the world, proudly announces an exciting partnership with the richest, most prestigious, and longest-running poker series – the World Series of Poker ). This collaboration signifies a pivotal moment for the poker community, bringing together two powerhouses to elevate the poker experience for players and fans worldwide. The Commerce Casino & […]

Commerce Casino & Hotel Forges Partnership With World Series of Poker (WSOP)

Rush Street Interactive Partners With Spanish LaLiga Soccer

Chicago based online gaming platform provider Rush Street Interactive has announced a partnership with Spain’s LaLiga soccer circuit. The company’s RushBet brand will be LaLiga’s exclusive wagering partner in Colombia. Rush Street is better known in the US for their BetRivers and PlaySugarhouse iGaming and sports betting brands. There’s been so much happening in the […]

Rush Street Interactive Partners With Spanish LaLiga Soccer

Vancouver Resident Wins $1.7 Million Jackpot on NFL-Themed Slot Game

On Monday, May 20, Casey from Vancouver, WA, celebrated his birthday weekend in unforgettable fashion by hitting a staggering $1.7 million jackpot on the NFL-themed slot game, Super Bowl Jackpots, by Aristocrat Gaming. The win took place at a casino in Grand Ronde, Oregon. An avid Atlanta Falcons fan, Casey was drawn to the Super […]

Vancouver Resident Wins $1.7 Million Jackpot on NFL-Themed Slot Game

Colorado’s Chamonix Casino Hotel Announces Reservations Now Available

 Chamonix Casino Hotel announced today that hotel reservations for Colorado’s newest casino destination are now open. The 300-room hotel will feature the first luxury guest rooms in the Cripple Creek market, skillfully blending the comfort and charm of Colorado with European elegance. Both the casino and hotel are scheduled to open to the public on December 26, 2023. Located adjacent to their existing Bronco Billy’s Casino, Chamonix will feature a spacious, […]

Colorado’s Chamonix Casino Hotel Announces Reservations Now Available

Superbet Announces Sponsorship Deal With Brazilian Soccer Side São Paulo FC

Superbet, an online focused gaming operator, has recently secured a significant sponsorship deal with São Paulo FC, one of Brazil’s most prestigious football clubs. This partnership, which replaces Sportsbet.io as the club’s main sponsor, marks a significant milestone for both entities and is set to span the next three years, coinciding with the start of […]

Superbet Announces Sponsorship Deal With Brazilian Soccer Side São Paulo FC

International Tennis Federation (ITF) Partners With Crypto Sportsbook Stake

The International Tennis Federation (ITF) has officially designated Stake as a betting partner for both the Davis Cup and Billie Jean King Cup, enhancing its portfolio of sponsors for these prestigious tennis competitions. Stake aligns itself with a growing list of Davis Cup supporters, including industry names like Dunlop, Joma, Quironsalud, and Socios, all backing […]

International Tennis Federation (ITF) Partners With Crypto Sportsbook Stake

Konami Gaming In Casino Technology Deal With JACK Entertainment

JACK Entertainment LLC, a prominent Ohio-based gaming company, has announced an exciting advancement in its casino operations by selecting Konami Gaming, Inc.’s SYNKROS® to enhance the technological framework of its extensive casino entertainment offerings. Spanning 1.5 million square feet, JACK Entertainment’s portfolio, which includes over 2,600 gaming machines and 85 table games across JACK Cleveland […]

Konami Gaming In Casino Technology Deal With JACK Entertainment

Max Hoffman Wins 2024 PokerGO Tour (PGT) Mixed Games Championship

Max Hoffman has clinched the title of 2024 PokerGO Tour® (PGT®) Mixed Games Champion, following an impressive performance in the high-stakes, 10-event poker series. Late last week, Hoffman notched five cash finishes, amassing a total of $376,300 in prize money. This victory not only showcases his skill and consistency across various poker disciplines but also […]

Max Hoffman Wins 2024 PokerGO Tour (PGT) Mixed Games Championship

Sportradar Signs Ten Year Global Betting Data Partnership With National Hockey League

Sports betting data provider Sportradar has signed a ten year global partnership deal with the National Hockey League (NHL). The deal gives Sportradar access to a variety of assets including ‘official betting data rights’ and ‘official betting streaming rights’. Earlier this year, Sportradar lost the betting data rights for the National Football League to rival […]

Sportradar Signs Ten Year Global Betting Data Partnership With National Hockey League

Mandalay Bay Unveils $100 Million USD Convention Center Redesign

Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino, a premier venue for top-tier industry events and trade shows, has proudly completed a $100 million overhaul of its 2.1 million-square-foot convention center. This extensive remodel, aimed at meeting the demands of modern meetings and events, features enhanced technology infrastructure, additional dynamic digital signage, and a fresh design that complements […]

Mandalay Bay Unveils $100 Million USD Convention Center Redesign