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 2008, online bettors seemed to have a clear choice on who to vote for providing the main criteria for their vote was the legalization of internet gambling. In 2012, perhaps none of the choices are right for gamblers.
Read More . . .While payment options are limited for Americans, the same is not true elsewhere. Many Americans are confused as to the options available to them. Check out what payment options were available and why limits are set as they are.
Read More . . .The reasons for Full Tilt Poker not being able to repay the money may be valid but it doesn't excuse the company for its incompetence.
Read More . . .In the heyday Americans had more betting options than they knew what to do with. Now one of the biggest questions in the industry is "Which books will close after NFL season?"
Read More . . .Thanks to the fans demands and NASCAR's new philosophy, the last 4 races of the NASCAR season will be exciting to watch for the first time in recent memory.
Read More . . .Earlier this week, Republican Congressman Chris Gibson introduced H.R. 2702, the Wire Clarification Act of 2011. The legislation which was referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary is designed to ensure that online horse race betting remains legal...
Read More . . .Many writers have quoted Bronson as saying that legalized online gambling in the U.S. is imminent but Bronson states that those comments were inaccurate.
Read More . . .Last week Senator Ray Lesniak from New Jersey wrote a letter to Eric Holder arguing that the states have the right to offer online gambling. But don't expect the US governement to seriously address online gambling anytime soon.
Read More . . .The most likely reason for the coalition between Reid and Kyl is that they’ve found a common enemy that both loathe more than a federal poker bill.
Read More . . .The November 9 was a good idea on paper, but after 3 years it appears that there are far more people who enjoy playing poker than watching it.
Read More . . .Since the passage of the UIGEA American bettors have been left wondering where to play; how to deposit and withdraw; where to look to see who is offering the best odds; warning signs a gambling site may be in trouble and whether it is legal to bet in their state.
Read More . . .Repayment looks doubtful following Alderney's decision to pull the license of Full Tilt Poker and things look particularly dire for American players.
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