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.
In the aftermath of the 2019 Kentucky Derby's controversial result, Hartley looks at some possible rule changes and betting options that may help the beleaguered Sport of Kings.
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Hartley breaks down 12 contenders for the 2019 Kentucky Derby, with analysis and predictions for the Run for the Roses.
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The latest attacks on gambling in the United Kingdom may have more to do with politics than problem gambling.
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David Baazov's lawsuit against the Autorité des marchés financiers in Canada may open the door for lawsuits against the U.S. government.
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In the wake of the collapse of the AAF, Hartley looks at why football can't generate interest beyond the NFL and NCAA to support another league and offers insights into what may work, including partnerships with sports betting companies in the U.S.
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Santa Anita Park is scheduled to re-open Friday after over 20 horse deaths this year and the racing industry needs to decide if it's finally time to put horse safety over profits.
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Concern over the uncertainty of the Wire Act is holding back some states from moving forward with online betting.
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Hartley provides his annual look at the Oscars with betting tips and predictions for every category.
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Another problem with a Bitcoin wallet draws concern from users and gambling companies.
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The Department of Justice reversal of the Wire Act has caused uproar in New Jersey, delays in PA and utimately could be a death sentence for lotteries and fantasy sports in the United States.
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The refund by PointsBet of losing NFC Championship wagers may prove to be a brilliant marketing move or it could set them and New Jersey's fledgling sports betting industry up for a fall.
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The U.S. Department of Justice reversal of the 2011 opinion that the Wire Act only applied to sports betting came out of seemingly nowhere and was fueled by Sheldon Adelson and the Attorney General's dislike for gambling in general.
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