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.
It was only a few decades ago that a small time player would be showered with gifts in Vegas for moderate play. It was common for many casinos to send a certificate offering a free hotel stay, meals, shows and even plane tickets for as little as 8 hours of play at $10 tables...
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Read More . . .A bill that will allow New Jersey casinos to offer online gambling gambling in New Jersey easily passed the state legislature on Tuesday and awaits the Governor's signature..
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Read More . . .The year 2010 was clearly not a banner year for gambling writers. Check inside for five stories that were the most relevant in th last twelve months.
Read More . . .The ongoing saga of beleaguerd online gambling giant BetonSports appears to be coming to a close. The bettors lose once again and the only ones who walk away happy from the whole situation are the lawyers and anti-gambling factions in the U.S.
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