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.
Many state governments are debating bills and discussing revenue splits with sports leagues, but four states have already passed bills that will authorize sports gambling, if the Supreme Court rules in favor of New Jersey.
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For the first time since 1998 the NHL has decided not to allow their players to compete in the Olympics, giving the edge to teams from Russia, Sweden and Finland.
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As the world waits for the Supreme Court to rule on PASPA, a look at where each U.S. state stands on sports betting and their readiness should the law be overturned.
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After a recent casino boat shuttle fire and the impending Supreme Court sports betting decision, the days of floating casinos may be numbered.
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Casinos, both online and land-based, are only too happy to comply with regulations, but in today's climate can they do more to identify and prevent money laundering?
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A look at the Top 5 gaming stories that happened around the world in 2017.
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Hartley Henderson lists the top gambling stories of the 2017. In the second of two parts, Hartley examines huge stories, including daily fantasy sports, online gambling, sports betting and the Top Gambling story of 2017.
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Hartley Henderson lists his top 10 gambling stories of the 2017. In the first of two parts, Hartley examines huge stories that affected gambling in both the United States and Canada.
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The European Union no longer wants to use its infringement powers to promote an EU Single Market in the area of online gambling services and the effects may reach into and across several borders where countries have attempted to be monopolistic.
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Hartley breaks down the transcripts from the Supreme Court hearing on sports betting and looks at whether or not New Jersey will end up victorious.
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Hartley takes an in-depth look at what may happen at a December 4th hearing by the Supreme Court that could affect sports gambling in the U.S.
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Two of the most popular NASCAR drivers have announced their retirement and this may affect the fan base and betting handle for racing's most popular sports franchise.
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