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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Swiss Media Conglomerate Makes Big Investment In LiveScore Group

Swiss media conglomerate Ringier AG has made a significant investment of £50 million in LiveScore Group. LiveScore Group is best known for their long running soccer score ticker. It has been one of the ‘go to’ sites for soccer updates since 1998. LiveScore Group was spun off from Gamesys in 2019. Gamesys is now part […]

Swiss Media Conglomerate Makes Big Investment In LiveScore Group

Caesars Sportsbook To Sponsor Michigan Cornhole League

Caesars Sportsbook will service as the title sponsor for the Michigan Cornhole League (MCL) for the upcoming Spring 2022 season. DraftKings signed a deal in early 2021 to become ‘Official Sports Betting Partner’ of the American Cornhole League. Cornhole has enjoyed significant growth in popularity over the past decade. Unbeknownst to many in the general […]

Caesars Sportsbook To Sponsor Michigan Cornhole League

Hard Rock Sportsbook Now Live In Virginia

Hard Rock Digital has announced the launch of Hard Rock Sportsbook in Virginia. Hard Rock is planning to open a retail sportsbook at their temporary casino in Bristol this summer. Virginia’s sports betting ecosystem is hampered by excessive taxes and an anti-competitive regulatory framework. Hard Rock Digital has announced the launch of the Hard Rock […]

Hard Rock Sportsbook Now Live In Virginia

BetRivers Set To Go Live With Sports Betting In Ohio

The long road to regulated sports betting in Ohio has finally produced a payoff. January 1, 2023 will be the official launch date for mobile, online and retail sports betting statewide. There are a number of companies set to launch on ‘opening day’ including BetRivers Sportsbook, owned and operated by Chicago based Rush Street Interactive […]

BetRivers Set To Go Live With Sports Betting In Ohio

FanDuel Will Deliver Real Time PGA Tour Highlights To Bettors

FanDuel will begin offering real time highlights of PGA Tour events to sports bettors beginning with this week’s Farmers Insurance Open. FanDuel became an official betting operator of the PGA Tour in August 2020. Golf has always been low key a big betting sport and US bookmakers and sports media outlets are starting to catch […]

FanDuel Will Deliver Real Time PGA Tour Highlights To Bettors

DraftKings Acquires Online Lottery Platform Jackpocket.com

DraftKings is expanding its portfolio into the lottery sector with a strategic $750 million acquisition of Jackpocket.com. This move positions DraftKings to tap into the extensive U.S. lottery market, enhancing its existing sportsbook and iGaming services with potential cross-selling opportunities. The transaction details include a payment of approximately $412 million in cash, with the balance […]

DraftKings Acquires Online Lottery Platform Jackpocket.com

Prize Picks To Expand Office Presence In Atlanta

PrizePicks, a leading daily fantasy sports operator, is set to significantly enhance its business operations with the establishment of a new headquarters in Georgia. The company unveiled plans on Thursday to anchor its new base in Atlanta’s Star Metals Building, a move that underscores its commitment to innovation and community engagement within the state. The […]

Prize Picks To Expand Office Presence In Atlanta

Fanatics Sportsbook Enters Arizona Market

Fanatics Sportsbook has officially entered the Arizona sports betting market, bringing its online and mobile wagering platforms to sports enthusiasts across the state. This development came to fruition on April 4, following a strategic partnership with the Tonto Apache Tribe, the esteemed proprietors of the Mazatzal Hotel & Casino. The Arizona Department of Gaming greenlit […]

Fanatics Sportsbook Enters Arizona Market

Soft2Bet Opens New Office In Malta

Soft2Bet, a prominent casino and sportsbook operator and platform provider, has marked a significant expansion with the inauguration of its new office in Malta, located at the prestigious The Quad Central business center. This strategic move is set to bolster the company’s presence in the competitive gaming industry by housing more than 130 employees in […]

Soft2Bet Opens New Office In Malta

Caesars Sportsbook Launches Retail Sports Betting In Louisiana

Caesars Entertainment has launched retail sports betting in Louisiana through their Caesars Sportsbook subsidiary. Retail betting is currently available at Harrah’s New Orleans and Horseshoe Bossier City Hotel & Casino. Sports betting should be available at the remaining three Caesars properties in Louisiana in early 2022. There’s a lot of gaming options in Louisiana but […]

Caesars Sportsbook Launches Retail Sports Betting In Louisiana

Hard Rock Casino Donates $3 Million USD To ‘Revitalize’ Downtown Gary, Indiana

Gary, Indiana, is on the brink of a transformative era, thanks to a significant partnership aimed at reviving its downtown area. In a major move to stimulate economic rejuvenation and eliminate blight, Mayor Eddie Melton and Hard Rock Northern Indiana President Matt Schuffert have announced a momentous $3 million donation from Hard Rock. This generous […]

Hard Rock Casino Donates $3 Million USD To ‘Revitalize’ Downtown Gary, Indiana

Cincinnati Bengals Announce Partnership With Betfred Sports

The Cincinnati Bengals and Betfred Sports have announced a multi-year promotional partnership. The deal will make Betfred the ‘official sports betting partner’ of the NFL team. Ohio’s regulated sports betting market is scheduled to launch on January 1, 2023. Betfred Sports has been one of the more resourceful sportsbooks since the fall of PASPA. They […]

Cincinnati Bengals Announce Partnership With Betfred Sports

Battle Court Jai-Alai Teams Vie For Playoff Spots

In the electric atmosphere of Spring 2024, the World Jai-Alai League (WJAL) is capturing the attention of sports enthusiasts worldwide with its ongoing Battle Court season. As the calendar edges closer to the championship on Friday, May 17, at 7 p.m., the adrenaline is palpable. The Warriors, Chargers, and Renegades, currently leading the pack, are […]

Battle Court Jai-Alai Teams Vie For Playoff Spots

PENN Entertainment Will Launch ESPN BET In New York State

PENN Entertainment is set to introduce its ESPN BET brand to New York’s betting scene later this year, following a $25 million deal to acquire Wynn Interactive’s mobile wagering license in the state. This strategic acquisition from Wynn Interactive Holdings grants PENN access to New York’s betting market, enhancing its footprint in the competitive landscape. […]

PENN Entertainment Will Launch ESPN BET In New York State

ESPN BET Launches On Opening Day Of Sports Betting In North Carolina

Today marks a significant milestone in North Carolina’s sports betting landscape as ESPN BET, the official sportsbook of ESPN, launches in conjunction with the state’s opening of its legal sports betting market. This development introduces a state-of-the-art mobile and web betting platform to North Carolina fans, featuring an extensive array of betting options. These include […]

ESPN BET Launches On Opening Day Of Sports Betting In North Carolina

New Jersey Devils Fire Head Coach Lindy Ruff

On Monday, the New Jersey Devils announced the termination of Lindy Ruff’s tenure as head coach, with Travis Green stepping in as his successor. Green, previously an associate coach for the team, is set to make his debut in the role when the Devils play host to the Florida Panthers on Tuesday night. This significant […]

New Jersey Devils Fire Head Coach Lindy Ruff

Red Wings’ Dylan Larkin To Miss Time With Lower Body Injury

Dylan Larkin, the franchise center for the Detroit Red Wings, is set to miss two weeks of action due to a lower-body injury. This setback occurred during a challenging 4-0 defeat to the Florida Panthers on Saturday. Despite participating for 17:36 minutes, Larkin’s involvement ceased following a third-period minor penalty for unsportsmanlike conduct at the […]

Red Wings’ Dylan Larkin To Miss Time With Lower Body Injury

Golden Knights Expect Eichel To Return Soon

Jack Eichel’s return to the ice for the Golden Knights in their upcoming game against the Columbus Blue Jackets remains uncertain, with a final decision expected at game time. The match is scheduled for Monday at 7 p.m. ET. After a knee injury incurred during a 2-1 overtime victory against the Boston Bruins on January […]

Golden Knights Expect Eichel To Return Soon

Australian Sportsbook BlueBet Now Live In Louisiana With ‘ClutchBet’ Brand

BlueBet Holdings, an Australian and US sports betting company, has extended its ClutchBet brand to Louisiana, marking its third foray into the US market following launches in Iowa and Colorado. This expansion was facilitated through a licensing agreement with Rubico Acquisition Corporation, the proprietor of Louisiana Downs casino and horse racing venue. View Post Bill […]

Australian Sportsbook BlueBet Now Live In Louisiana With ‘ClutchBet’ Brand

Caesars Sportsbook Set For North Carolina Launch

Caesars Entertainment is gearing up to debut its mobile sportsbook in North Carolina, courtesy of a strengthened alliance with the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians, pending the nod from regulatory bodies. With plans to introduce mobile sports betting coinciding with North Carolina’s initiation of online sports wagering on March 11, Caesars Sportsbook is poised for […]

Caesars Sportsbook Set For North Carolina Launch