A fight between the House and Senate keeps stalling online gambling legislation in Pennsylvania
- Sep 1, 2017
Opposing views in the state government have stalled effort to legalize online gambling in Pennsylvania. Where will it end?
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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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One final detail in Greater Toronto casino bid needs to be decided
- Aug 25, 2017
Great Canadian Gaming and Brookfield Asset Management won the bid for a Toronto casino, but neighboring cities are still clamoring over their piece of the gambling revenue pie.
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Lesniak’s vision for an internet gambling mecca is puzzling
- Aug 17, 2017
New Jersey, online casino gambling has been a success and Senator Ray Lesniak is looking to expand beyond the states' borders.
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The downward spiral of interest in poker continues
- Aug 1, 2017
The World Series of Poker has quietly concluded and still interest in poker continues to decline.
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Legal sports betting nationwide now seems imminent
- Jul 26, 2017
The Supreme Court of the United States recently announced that they will hear New Jersey's case to allow sports betting and they may be ready to override current laws banning gambling on sports in 46 states.
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Bet365 case could provide an important precedent
- Jul 17, 2017
A look at the ramifications of an upcoming court battle against betting giant Bet365, which has refused to pay a winning horse bettor.
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Recusal of Jeff Sessions from online gambling debate is bittersweet for bettors
- Jul 6, 2017
Jeff Sessions is recusing himself on all issues relating to online gambling, but his replacement, Rod Rosenstein, could possibly be even worse for gamblers.
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DraftKings and Fan Duel may view FTC decision as a blessing in the future
- Jun 23, 2017
A look at some options the two biggest daily fantasy sports sites have in light of the recent ruling that will not allow them to merge.
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Cereus Poker repayments get delayed as remittances are low
- Jun 15, 2017
A look at why Absolute Poker and Ultimate Bet players are being forced to wait a bit longer to be repaid.
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KGC Clarifies Recent OSGA Article on Gaming Commissions
- Jun 14, 2017
Hartley issues a correction of several facts in his recent column that takes a critical look at gaming commissions.
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Nashville epitomizes the importance of home field advantage
- Jun 9, 2017
After seeing the Nashville Predators' fans in the Stanley Cup, Hartley examines why home field advantage has so much value in certain arenas and stadiums around the globe.
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Leagues will be the key to successful passing of the GAME Act
- Jun 1, 2017
New legislation that would repeal the federal prohibition on sports betting and allow states to legalize online gambling is a long way from becoming a law and it's future lies with the sports leagues.
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