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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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New Native American gaming compacts may be illegal under federal law, but a Wire Act repeal can fix that
- Jul 26, 2021
New Tribal gaming compacts may be in violation of several antiquated U.S. gambling laws.
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Court ruling to overturn NYRA decision on Bob Baffert sets a bad precedent
- Jul 16, 2021
Outrage over a Federal court ruling overturing the NYRA suspension of Bob Baffert, just in time for the Saratoga meet.
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Canadian sports teams and fans getting frustrated with Canadian and Provincial governments
- Jul 7, 2021
Despite high vaccination rates, Canada is still closed to Americans and Canadian teams have effectively begged the Canadian government to reopen the borders.
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U.S. has a chance to solve the Wire Act controversy once and for all
- Jul 2, 2021
Hartley examines the recent expiration of a DOJ opinion on the Wire Act and wonders why the law is still on the books.
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Germany’s new gambling treaty is still causing confusion and frustration
- Jun 30, 2021
Germany finally has proposed a new interstate gambling treaty, but is may be too restrictive for both players and operators.
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Do casinos and sportsbooks cut off winning players too easily?
- Jun 28, 2021
Hartley examines the Dana White blackjack ban story once again and raises the age-old question of whether casinos and sportsbooks have the right to cut off winning players.
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Canadian Senate finally passes single game sports betting bill
- Jun 23, 2021
Hartley takes a look at the passing of a bill to legalize and regulate single game sports betting in Canada.
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A good omnichannel will be necessary for successful gambling throughout the world
- Jun 16, 2021
Hartley examines what an omnichannel is and how it will help casinos bring together all aspects of gambling for players.
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There seems to be little excitement for the Belmont Stakes this year
- Jun 4, 2021
In the wake of the Kentucky Derby doping scandal, the buzz just isn't there for the Belmont.
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Indianapolis 500 finally starting to generate its old respect
- May 28, 2021
A look at the road back to glory for the Indianapolis 500, with some predictions for the 2021 race.
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Casinos contemplating separate Covid areas after restrictions are lifted
- May 20, 2021
Casinos are contemplating "Covid-safe" areas to ensure that every patron feels safe at land-based gambling palaces.
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Toleration of doping continues to damage the horse racing industry
- May 14, 2021
Another controversy at the Kentucky Derby, this time caused by doping, is yet another black eye for the horse racing industry.
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