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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Circa Sports Announces $16 Million USD Prize Pool for Circa Million VI and Circa Survivor Contests

Circa Sports is upping the ante in the sports betting world by bringing back its highly anticipated professional football contests, Circa Million VI and Circa Survivor, with an unprecedented prize pool of $16 million, no rake. Signups for these contests began on May 24 at 9 a.m. at all Circa Sports Nevada locations, marking the […]

Circa Sports Announces $16 Million USD Prize Pool for Circa Million VI and Circa Survivor Contests

55th Annual World Series of Poker Underway In Las Vegas

The 55th annual World Series of Poker (WSOP®) has officially begun at Paris Las Vegas and Horseshoe Las Vegas, following a record-breaking summer in 2023 that saw 214,641 entrants from more than 114 countries. The 2024 series started with flair as Vegas Golden Knights Stanley Cup champion and 2023 Conn Smythe Trophy winner Jonathan Marchessault […]

55th Annual World Series of Poker Underway In Las Vegas

BetMGM To Sponsor NASCAR Xfinity Series Race At Charlotte Motor Speedway

BetMGM has stepped into the spotlight as the new naming rights sponsor for a NASCAR Xfinity Series race at the renowned Charlotte Motor Speedway in North Carolina, marking a significant partnership in the world of sports and entertainment. The race, now titled the BetMGM 300, is set to bring together emerging NASCAR Xfinity Series talents […]

BetMGM To Sponsor NASCAR Xfinity Series Race At Charlotte Motor Speedway

Ren Lin Triumphs at First-Ever PGT Texas Poker Open Main Event

In a thrilling culmination to the first-ever PokerGO Tour® (PGT®) Texas Poker Open Main Event, Ren Lin emerged victorious, securing the top prize of $400,000. The event, which drew a crowd of 735 participants to Champions Club Texas, saw Lin outplay and outlast the competition, earning him 400 PGT points and tying him for 21st […]

Ren Lin Triumphs at First-Ever PGT Texas Poker Open Main Event

NBA Drops Ban Hammer On Toronto Raptors’ Jontay Porter

The NBA has imposed a lifetime ban on Toronto Raptors player Jontay Porter following serious breaches of the league’s gambling policies. This decisive action came after an investigation revealed that Porter engaged in multiple prohibited activities, including sharing confidential information with sports bettors, deliberately limiting his play in games to affect betting outcomes, and directly […]

NBA Drops Ban Hammer On Toronto Raptors’ Jontay Porter

PrizePicks Announces Sponsorship Deal With MMA Fighter Justin Gaethje

PrizePicks, North America’s premier daily fantasy sports operator, has enhanced its brand presence in the mixed martial arts (MMA) community by signing Justin Gaethje, a renowned MMA superstar, as a brand ambassador. Known as “The Highlight,” Gaethje will collaborate with PrizePicks to deliver dynamic, interactive experiences to both daily fantasy players and MMA enthusiasts. This […]

PrizePicks Announces Sponsorship Deal With MMA Fighter Justin Gaethje

Online Casino MegaDice Announces Crypto Token Launch

Mega Dice, a rapidly expanding crypto casino, has recently unveiled a refreshed website to highlight its cutting-edge technological offerings in crypto-powered gaming. With the launch of its new GambleFi token, $DICE, on the SOL blockchain, Mega Dice is setting a new standard in the integration of gaming and finance. The $DICE token is poised to […]

Online Casino MegaDice Announces Crypto Token Launch

FanDuel Announces Promotional Partnership For Kentucky Derby

FanDuel is gearing up to deliver an extraordinary experience for the 150th anniversary of the Kentucky Derby, positioning itself as the only sportsbook in North America where fans can bet on the iconic horse race. The company is setting the stage for an unforgettable “Run for the Roses” with a suite of offers, activations, and […]

FanDuel Announces Promotional Partnership For Kentucky Derby

SIS Content Services Partners With bet365 To Bring Esports Wagering To Kentucky

SIS Content Services, a key division of the Sports Information Services (SIS) Group, has made a significant leap into the Kentucky market through a strategic partnership with bet365. This collaboration marks the introduction of ebasketball from its esports product suite in the Bluegrass State, signifying a major step in SIS’s ambition to bolster its presence […]

SIS Content Services Partners With bet365 To Bring Esports Wagering To Kentucky

Sportradar Announces Partnership Deal With Esports Betting Services Provider Oddin.gg

Sportradar, a leading sports data aggregation firm, has further expanded its burgeoning portfolio by entering into a multiyear strategic partnership with Oddin.gg, an esports betting services provider renowned for its engaging content and innovative betting solutions. This collaboration marks a significant enhancement to Sportradar’s esports offerings, positioning it to leverage Oddin’s extensive esports content through […]

Sportradar Announces Partnership Deal With Esports Betting Services Provider Oddin.gg

Major League Rugby Partners With Genius Sports To Increase Betting Interest On The League

The US Major League Rugby circuit (MLR) is announcing a partnership deal with data provider Genius Sports. The goal is to help the professional rugby league to increase ‘its presence in sportsbooks around the globe’. The 12 team MLR began play in 2018 but were unable to complete their 2020 season due to the COVID-19 […]

Major League Rugby Partners With Genius Sports To Increase Betting Interest On The League

NHL, MGM Resorts, BetMGM Announce Partnership Extension

The National Hockey League (NHL), MGM Resorts and BetMGM have announced a multi-year extension to their marketing partnership. MGM Resorts and BetMGM are an ‘official resort partner’ and ‘official sports betting partner’ of the NHL. MGM Resorts is hosting the NHL All-Star Weekend in Las Vegas on February 4 and 5. The 2021-2022 NHL All-Star […]

NHL, MGM Resorts, BetMGM Announce Partnership Extension

The Legacy Of ‘Hockey Night In Canada’

Since my wife and I are spending some time in Montreal I’ve been focusing on Canadian sports traditions. In this article, we’ll look at ‘Hockey Night In Canada’. Readers of a certain age will no doubt remember when ‘Monday Night Football’ was the biggest televised sporting event of the week. In many ways, the influence […]

The Legacy Of ‘Hockey Night In Canada’

Sportradar Sets €1 Billion Revenue Target For 2024, Actually Profitable In The US

With the exception of legacy casino companies, state lotteries and the cronies/financial benefactors of politicians there hasn’t been many winners in the flatlining US sports betting market. A long time ago I suggested that one segment with the potential to make money in the US was sports betting data providers. As is usually the case, […]

Sportradar Sets €1 Billion Revenue Target For 2024, Actually Profitable In The US

Betfred Sports Partners With We-Ko-Pa Casino On State Of The Art Retail Sportsbook

Betfred Sports is powering a new retail sportsbook Arizona’s We-Ko-Pa Casino Resort. The We-Ko-Pa Casino Resort in Fort McDowell, AZ is owned and operated by the Fort McDowell Yavapai Nation. Betfred also offers mobile and online betting throughout Arizona. A lot of activity of late–at least on the retail sportsbook front–as properties work to get […]

Betfred Sports Partners With We-Ko-Pa Casino On State Of The Art Retail Sportsbook

BetMGM Opens Branded Sports Lounge Inside Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena

Retail sportsbooks might not bring in the wagering handle of online platforms but they’re a great way to build a brand. In states that lack the vision to offer retail sports betting a popular ‘workaround’ is the ‘branded sports lounge’. BetMGM, in collaboration with the Nashville Predators and Delaware North, has launched a new sports […]

BetMGM Opens Branded Sports Lounge Inside Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena

Fantasy Sports Company Underdog Enters Sports Betting Fray With North Carolina Launch

Underdog, a name that has rapidly become synonymous with cutting-edge fantasy sports, has made a bold leap into the sports betting arena with the launch of Underdog Sportsbook in North Carolina. This new venture is powered by Underdog’s proprietary technology, marking a significant milestone for the company renowned for its innovative approach to fantasy sports. […]

Fantasy Sports Company Underdog Enters Sports Betting Fray With North Carolina Launch

Betr Launches Real Money Fantasy Sports In 24 US Jurisdictions

Betr is best known for the involvement of social media influencer turned surprisingly capable boxer Jake Paul in their ownership group but they’re starting to build momentum as a legitimate gaming brand. They’ve already launched in Ohio and Massachusetts with Virginia next on the list (Colorado, Wyoming and Ontario guys….trust me). Earlier this year, they […]

Betr Launches Real Money Fantasy Sports In 24 US Jurisdictions

bet365 Signs On As Official Betting Operator Of PGA Tour

bet365 has signed on as an Official Betting Operator of the PGA Tour through 2024. bet365 is the sixth ‘Official Betting Operator’ for the PGA Tour joining FanDuel, PointsBet, BetMGM, DraftKings and betPARX. The promotional partnership covers Canada, the United Kingdom, Ireland and Australia. The PGA Tour has announced that bet365 has inked a content […]

bet365 Signs On As Official Betting Operator Of PGA Tour

Penn Entertainment Completes Transition To ESPN Bet Branding

Penn Entertainment has announced the transition of their online sportsbook brand to ESPN Bet from the previous Barstool Sportsbook moniker. Penn Entertainment (the former Penn National Gaming) signed a long term partnership deal with ESPN in August 2023. The ESPN Bet sports wagering platform is now live in seventeen US states. In addition, casino gaming […]

Penn Entertainment Completes Transition To ESPN Bet Branding