Hartley Henderson

HARTLEY HENDERSON has been involved with the online gambling world for more than twenty years. His insights helped Intertops become the first sportsbook online to list odds for reality TV betting when they opened lines for Survivor in 2000. Hartley worked extensively for WWTS in the heyday of that storied sportsbook in the mid-2000s and finally landed at Major Wager writing his popular "Frontline" column for five years. His contacts throughout the online gaming industry are unparalleled and his column often offers exclusive interviews and opinions from gambling leaders around the world. Hartley was voted our top writer in 2017, 2019 and again in 2020. His weekly insights are not to be missed here at OSGA.

Ontario DFS players left frustrated with launch of new sportsbooks
- May 23, 2022
Now that there is online sports betting in Canada, Ontario rules make it tough for DFS, poker and casinos to operate profitably.
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Eric Reed's decision not to run Rich Strike in the Preakness is yet another step backwards for horse racing
- May 19, 2022
Harltey looks at another miss by the horse racing industry. This time it's the refusal to enter Derby winner Rich Strike in the second leg of the Triple Crown.
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Poker appears to be on a surprising comeback
- May 13, 2022
Poker has gone through cyclical changes in popularity and the game appears headed back to the glory days of the early 2000s online poker explosion.
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Horse Racing needs a few years without controversy, starting with Saturday’s Kentucky Derby
- May 3, 2022
Horse racing, filled with controversy since American Pharaoh's Triple Crown run in 2015, would benefit from the drama remaining on the track, starting this year.
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Swirling confusion still exists over German online gambling treaty
- Apr 19, 2022
Licensed and regulated online gambling in Germany was started in 2010. A dozen years later the licensing process is still unacceptable.
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Betting in Ontario: Expansion of online gambling expected to generate huge interest and revenue
- Apr 1, 2022
Ontario proceeding with privatized online gambling, despite unfounded allegations that it will cost the province close to $3 billion over 5 years.
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A look at the 94th Oscars from a bettor's perspective
- Mar 25, 2022
Hartley provides his annual betting tips and advice for the 2022 Oscars, with predictions for every category.
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