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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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NY and CA are prime examples of why all states don't have sports betting . . . yet
- Dec 10, 2018
Hartley examines why just a handful of U.S. states have passed sports betting laws, despite the repeal of PASPA nearly seven months ago.
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Are slowly paced games really the most conducive to sports betting?
- Dec 3, 2018
Slower paced games may stimulate gambling and interest on those sports.
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Single game sports betting and downtown Toronto casino are back in the news
- Nov 20, 2018
Single game sports betting and a casino in downtown Toronto are renewed talking points in Canada.
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Can U.S. sports leagues and teams reap the benefits of gambling partnerships as they do in Europe?
- Nov 12, 2018
Sports betting companies partnering with leagues has been taking place for almost two decades in Europe, with both sides benefiting. In light of recent partnership announcements, Hartley examines how U.S. leagues, teams AND sports books can all benefit.
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Preview and picks for every Breeders' Cup race on Saturday
- Nov 2, 2018
Harltey examines every race on the Saturday card for the 35th running of the Breeders' Cup, with picks and longshots for the feature races.
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Insights and Predictions for the Five Breeders' Cup races on Friday
- Nov 1, 2018
A breakdown of the five races on Friday for this years' Breeders' Cup, with handicapping tips and picks.
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Tips and cautions from experts on winning the lottery
- Oct 25, 2018
In light of the billion dollar Mega Millions payout and as lottery fever continues to grip the U.S., a few words of advice to winners.
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Leagues and sportsbooks working together is still the best solution to stop corruption
- Oct 22, 2018
Sports books have been identifying strange betting patterns and reporting the activity to leagues for decades without the need for any integrity fees.
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The ins and outs of wagering in-play
- Oct 15, 2018
Betting live during a sporting event is now a standard offering at most sportsbooks, but players need to understand where this all started, where it is going and how to wager in-play, before diving into the deep end of the pool.
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NHL betting strategies and a look at the 2018-19 NHL season
- Oct 3, 2018
A preview for the NHL season with tips for betting Stanley Cup futures, as well as single-game wagering strategies.
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Account closures and limit cuts at U.S. facing sportsbooks is nothing new
- Sep 30, 2018
Recent tales of players being banned by sportsbooks in Las Vegas are nothing new and probably have nothing to do with sports bettors 'winning too much'.
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SCOTUS decision to repeal PASPA provides new opportunities for PropSwap
- Sep 24, 2018
Nevada-based PropSwap offers an opportunity for players to sell live betting tickets to other gamblers. Now that U.S. sports betting laws have changed, the company and it's unique concept are on the rise.
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