Some states just don’t get it on sports betting
- May 23, 2019
American sports bettors may end up paying the price of high licensing fees and taxes as new U.S. states open up sports betting.
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Hartley Henderson
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.
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Leagues owe it to bettors to ensure better officiating
- May 21, 2019
If sports leagues are going to ask for a sports betting integrity fee, then they need to address bad calls and officiating in general.
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North American horse racing can learn from UK on inquiries and oddsmaking
- May 7, 2019
In the aftermath of the 2019 Kentucky Derby's controversial result, Hartley looks at some possible rule changes and betting options that may help the beleaguered Sport of Kings.
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Kentucky Derby Analysis and Race Preview
- May 4, 2019
Hartley breaks down 12 contenders for the 2019 Kentucky Derby, with analysis and predictions for the Run for the Roses.
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Crackdown on gambling in the UK may be mostly political
- Apr 24, 2019
The latest attacks on gambling in the United Kingdom may have more to do with politics than problem gambling.
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David Baazov’s charge of malicious prosecution is one of many that could have been filed
- Apr 18, 2019
David Baazov's lawsuit against the Autorité des marchés financiers in Canada may open the door for lawsuits against the U.S. government.
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For American football there is only one season
- Apr 11, 2019
In the wake of the collapse of the AAF, Hartley looks at why football can't generate interest beyond the NFL and NCAA to support another league and offers insights into what may work, including partnerships with sports betting companies in the U.S.
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Are horsemen putting money ahead of safety in the U.S. horse racing industry?
- Mar 25, 2019
Santa Anita Park is scheduled to re-open Friday after over 20 horse deaths this year and the racing industry needs to decide if it's finally time to put horse safety over profits.
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A final decision on the legality of The Wire Act could be imminent
- Mar 4, 2019
Concern over the uncertainty of the Wire Act is holding back some states from moving forward with online betting.
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An examination of the Academy Awards from a bettor’s perspective
- Feb 24, 2019
Hartley provides his annual look at the Oscars with betting tips and predictions for every category.
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Quadrigacx scandal is causing concerns for Bitcoin owners and gambling companies
- Feb 18, 2019
Another problem with a Bitcoin wallet draws concern from users and gambling companies.
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New DoJ opinion could cause a lot of frustration for gambling site operators
- Feb 7, 2019
The Department of Justice reversal of the Wire Act has caused uproar in New Jersey, delays in PA and utimately could be a death sentence for lotteries and fantasy sports in the United States.
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