HARTLEY HENDERSON has been involved with the online gambling world for nearly thirty 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 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 5 times since he began at OSGA over a decade ago, most recently 2024. His weekly insights are not to be missed here at OSGA.
Hartley Henderson lists his top 10 gambling stories of the 2021. In the first of two parts, Hartley examines the stories that affected gambling in the United States, from the NCAA NIL ruling to the death of one of gambling's biggest names, and of course, COVID.
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In light of DraftKings CEO Jason Robins comments about winning players, Hartley examines if any mainstream sportsbook in the U.S. will ever be able to turn a profit.
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Macau casino officials announced that they will not simply renew licenses in 2022, causing concern for many casino companies, especially in the U.S.
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Hartley takes a look at some of the sports offered by European sportsbook operators that have American bettors scratching their heads.
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If the recent sports betting compact between the Seminole Tribe and Florida is given the blessing of the U.S. government, what precedent is being set for sportsbooks and tribes in other states . . . and global operators?
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A handicapping breakdown of all 9 Breeders Cup races on Saturday, with picks and longshots to bet on.
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A handicapping breakdown of the five Breeders Cup races on Friday, with picks and longshots to bet on.
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On November 2nd, voters in New Jersey will be able to answer a ballot question to include local colleges and in-state NCAA events to the betting menu.
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Final bids are due for Internet sports betting licences in New York and the number of online sportsbooks and tax rate are still huge questions for operators and bettors.
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Personal, time-tested winning strategies for betting on hockey from expert Hartley Henderson.
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An in-depth analysis of all 32 NHL teams with odds and predictions for who will win the Stanley Cup.
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Hartley examines the locations for casinos to be built in Japan and the bidding war that is underway.
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