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.
Sports betting companies partnering with leagues has been taking place for almost two decades in Europe, with both sides benefiting. In light of recent partnership announcements, Hartley examines how U.S. leagues, teams AND sports books can all benefit.
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Harltey examines every race on the Saturday card for the 35th running of the Breeders' Cup, with picks and longshots for the feature races.
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A breakdown of the five races on Friday for this years' Breeders' Cup, with handicapping tips and picks.
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In light of the billion dollar Mega Millions payout and as lottery fever continues to grip the U.S., a few words of advice to winners.
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Sports books have been identifying strange betting patterns and reporting the activity to leagues for decades without the need for any integrity fees.
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Betting live during a sporting event is now a standard offering at most sportsbooks, but players need to understand where this all started, where it is going and how to wager in-play, before diving into the deep end of the pool.
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A preview for the NHL season with tips for betting Stanley Cup futures, as well as single-game wagering strategies.
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Recent tales of players being banned by sportsbooks in Las Vegas are nothing new and probably have nothing to do with sports bettors 'winning too much'.
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Nevada-based PropSwap offers an opportunity for players to sell live betting tickets to other gamblers. Now that U.S. sports betting laws have changed, the company and it's unique concept are on the rise.
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The return of John Kyl to the U.S Senate has gamblers and operators worried about the recent changes in America's online gambling laws.
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Fan Duel was the first daily fantasy sports site online, but the conservative approach of the CEO and company has left them in Draft Kings' wake.
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Hartley examines the effects of the huge fluctuation in cyrptocurrency prices on online gambling companies.
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