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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.

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An interview with online gambling industry pioneer Sue Schneider
- Jul 7, 2024
From the mid nineties, nearly every operator, regulator and gambling company came into contact with Schneider.
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2024 Canadian Gaming Summit Highlights
- Jun 21, 2024
A look at the recent SBC Canadian Gaming Summit from leading gambling columnist Hartley Henderson, who attended the event.
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Growing popularity of women’s sports is resulting in increased betting, but not salaries
- Jun 5, 2024
Interest in women's sports is growing, but players are still underpaid compared to their mail counterparts.
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California sports betting will only happen on the Tribes' terms
- May 14, 2024
First online poker, now sports betting, are being delayed in California by Native American interests.
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Credit card payments for gambling could be stopped nationwide
- May 7, 2024
Laws aimed at eliminating credit cards for online gambling deposits are on the rise to combat problem gambling, despite better ways to help addicted gamblers.
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Scottie Scheffler’s dominance is not a good thing for sportsbooks or golf bettors
- May 2, 2024
Scottie Scheffler continues to dominate PGA golf events leaving sportsbooks and bettors longing for the days of Tiger Woods.
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Most of the world is confused with the U.S. lottery payout system
- Apr 5, 2024
Hartley examines how lottery payouts in the U.S. are different than the rest of the world, due to big tax bills that come with big winnings.
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Crypto payments are still a benefit of betting offshore
- Mar 20, 2024
With cryptocurrency gaining widespread acceptance, regulated sportsbooks need to examine the benefits to both operator and player.
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Predictions for the 2024 Oscars from a bettor’s perspective
- Mar 7, 2024
Gambling veteran Hartley Henderson offers up his annual Oscars predctions and picks for who will win in every category
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A guide to taxes on gambling winnings for U.S. residents and non-residents who win in the United States
- Mar 1, 2024
A look at taxes on gambling winnings in the U.S., where visitors are taxed similarly to citizens.
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What are the realistic hopes for smaller sportsbooks in North America?
- Feb 13, 2024
Four online sportsbooks dominate the North American market, so Hartley looks at all of the 'little guys' chances of survival in a crowded marketplace.
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OSGA Top 10 stories of the last 25 Years, part 10 - The bookies who built the business - Part 1
- Jan 16, 2024
In the final part of the series examining 25 years of OSGA, Hartley looks at the top 10 bookies and executives who built today's online gambling and sports betting business.
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