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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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DraftKings and Fan Duel may view FTC decision as a blessing in the future
- Jun 23, 2017
A look at some options the two biggest daily fantasy sports sites have in light of the recent ruling that will not allow them to merge.
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Cereus Poker repayments get delayed as remittances are low
- Jun 15, 2017
A look at why Absolute Poker and Ultimate Bet players are being forced to wait a bit longer to be repaid.
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KGC Clarifies Recent OSGA Article on Gaming Commissions
- Jun 14, 2017
Hartley issues a correction of several facts in his recent column that takes a critical look at gaming commissions.
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Nashville epitomizes the importance of home field advantage
- Jun 9, 2017
After seeing the Nashville Predators' fans in the Stanley Cup, Hartley examines why home field advantage has so much value in certain arenas and stadiums around the globe.
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Leagues will be the key to successful passing of the GAME Act
- Jun 1, 2017
New legislation that would repeal the federal prohibition on sports betting and allow states to legalize online gambling is a long way from becoming a law and it's future lies with the sports leagues.
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Are Gaming Commissions beneficial for players?
- May 19, 2017
Do gaming commissions care about more than collecting licensing fees and ensuring that websites are operating in accordance with local laws or do they really advocate for players when problems arise?
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Are selfish athletes ruining sports?
- May 16, 2017
Hartley takes a look at today's athletes and the effect of the 'me first' attitude that is prevalent in both sports and gambling.
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Bitcoin offers new hope to offshore gambling jurisdictions
- May 10, 2017
Malta and Antigua have held meetings and are determining ways to use bitcoin to grow their economies and their gambling industries.
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Florida fight with Seminoles highlights concerns with the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act
- May 1, 2017
In most of Florida only the Seminole Indians offer gambling and fighting between the tribe and state legislators came to a head last week when the Florida Supreme Court agreed to a constitutional amendment that would permit counties to offer any form of casino gambling.
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Absolute Poker settlement is a meaningless gesture
- Apr 19, 2017
Almost 5 years later, Absolute Poker customers appear to be getting the money back, but most in the industry believe that any serious players had already taken their money out.
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A look back at the history of WSEX
- Apr 13, 2017
It has been 20 years since World Sports Exchange opened and changed sports betting online. Unfortunately, it has also been four years since they closed, stiffing players in the process.
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UK based companies most likely to buy Cantor Gaming
- Apr 3, 2017
Cantor Gaming is shopping their Las-Vegas sportsbook business around and the most likely buyers appear to be sportsbooks in England.
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