Legalizing gambling in Texas only makes sense
- Feb 12, 2021
With budget deficits and abundant gambling in neighboring states, it is time for Texas to allow casino gambling and sports betting in the state.
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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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Central Bank Digital Currency could change casino gambling forever
- Jan 27, 2021
China is among several countries looking at digital versions of thier currency. Hartley examines if CBDCs will change the landscape of gambling.
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With the death of Sheldon Adelson, it’s time to seriously review the Wire Act
- Jan 18, 2021
Now that the biggest opponent of the Wire Act has passed away, Hartley thinks it's time for the 1961 law to be repealed.
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Few people will mourn the end of greyhound racing in Florida
- Jan 11, 2021
Florida has finally banned greyhound racing and it may be and end to the sport throughout the U.S. and other countries.
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Top 5 Global Gaming stories from 2020
- Jan 4, 2021
A look back at the top gambling stories from around the world in 2020.
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Top 10 North American Gambling Stories of 2020 – Year in Review Part 2
- Dec 29, 2020
Hartley Henderson lists his top 10 gambling stories of the 2020. In the second of two parts, Hartley examines huge stories that affected gambling in the United States, with COVID being a common thread in many top stories.
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Top 10 North American Gambling Stories of 2020 – Year in Review Part 1
- Dec 28, 2020
Hartley Henderson lists his top 10 gambling stories of the 2020. In the first of two parts, Hartley examines huge stories that affected gambling in the United States, with COVID being a common thread in many top stories.
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2020 WSOP main event raises more questions than answers
- Dec 17, 2020
Hartley looks at the 2020 World Series of Poker, which featured both U.S. and International tournaments. The Final Table is set for Dec. 30th.
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The Wire Act is unfairly affecting Tribal Groups and should be amended or repealed
- Dec 9, 2020
Native American operators must be given greater opportunities before Internet gambling and sports betting laws can change in some states.
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Single game sports betting will finally be legal in Canada, but how much of an effect will it make?
- Dec 1, 2020
Hartley looks at a new sports betting bill in Canada that has been introduced to allow Canadians to finally be able to wager on single sporting events.
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U.S. Government opens the door to offshore gambling operators after ignoring its morals stance
- Nov 24, 2020
Recent decisions by the U.S. government reveal that their objections to offshore and remote gambling have nothing to with morals and are strictly about money.
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Election outcome may be the ideal result for gambling interests
- Nov 16, 2020
A look back at how Republicans and Democrats have legislated and controlled gambling interests in the U.S. and a look forward at what gamblers can expect post the 2020 election.
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