Ed Scimia

Ed Scimia

Sports Writer  |  BETHEL, CT

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Ed Scimia covers gaming industry matters related to sports betting, and is the author of seven books – including Catching Fish: Your Practical Guide to Beating $1/$2 No-Limit Texas Hold'em Games, Gambling Essentials: The Knowledge You Need to Play Popular Casino Games, and So Bad It’s Good: More than 50 Great Films for Your Bad Movie Night. Ed has previously covered chess for About.com, poker for CardsChat News, and is coach of the Yale University curling team.

VAR was utilized for critical decisions late in both Champions League matches on Tuesday. (Image: John Sibley/Action Images/Reuters)

Champions League Knockout Matches Decided by Late VAR Controversies

Tuesday’s Champions League matches were exciting affairs, with advancement to the quarterfinals hanging in the balance into the final minutes. But players and fans are more likely to remember them for the fact that VAR played a decisive role in determining the winners. VAR – the Video Assistant Referee – […]

The Dodgers are now saying that it is unlikely that Clayton Kershaw will be ready to pitch on Opening Day. (Image: USA Today Sports)

Dodgers Say Clayton Kershaw May Not Be Ready to Make Opening Day Start

Dodgers manager Dave Roberts admitted on Monday that it seems unlikely that ace pitcher Clayton Kershaw will be able to make the Opening Day start for Los Angeles. While Roberts told reporters that Kershaw continues to make progress while recovering from shoulder inflammation, he also acknowledged that the timeline is […]

Roger Federer won his 100th career singles title on Saturday, defeating Stefanos Tsitsipas in the Dubai final. (Image: Getty)

Roger Federer Wins Dubai Championships to Claim 100th Career Singles Title

Roger Federer became only the second man in history to win 100 singles titles in his tennis career on Saturday, defeating Stefanos Tsitsipas 6-4, 6-4 to win the Dubai Championships. Federer joins Jimmy Connors as the only men to hit the century mark, with the American holding the all-time record […]

Joey Logano held off Team Penske teammate Brad Keselowski to win the Pennzoil 400. (Image: Bridget Bennett/Getty)

Joey Logano Back in Victory Lane After Win at Las Vegas Motor Speedway

Joey Logano held off a late charge from teammate Brad Keselowski to win the Pennzoil 400 at Las Vegas Motor Speedway on Sunday. The win was the first of the season for Logano, the defending NASCAR Cup Series champion. Team Penske Dominates Vegas The race between Logano and Keselowski, both […]

Free agent cornerback Adam “Pacman” Jones was arrested after being accused of cheating at an Indiana casino on Wednesday. (Image: Dearborn County Sheriff’s Department)

Adam ‘Pacman’ Jones Arrested at Indiana Casino, Released on Bail After Pleading Not Guilty

Cornerback Adam “Pacman” Jones was arrested at the Rising Sun Casino in Indiana on Wednesday after an altercation with agents from the Indiana Gaming Commission. The charges against Jones include battery on a public safety official, cheating at gambling, attempted theft, resisting law enforcement, disorderly conduct, and public intoxication. Jones […]

Bryce Harper and the Philadelphia Phillies have agreed to a 13-year, $325 contract, according to MLB.com. (Charles Fox/Philadelphia Inquirer)

Bryce Harper to Sign 13-Year, $330 Million Contract with Philadelphia Phillies

The Bryce Harper sweepstakes has ended, with several media outlets including MLB.com reporting that the 26-year-old superstar will sign a record-breaking 13-year contract with the Philadelphia Phillies. The record-breaking deal is the largest total financial outlay in a contract in North American sports history, beating out the 13-year, $325 million […]

Bryce Harper is currently the favorite to win the NL MVP award this season, even before he has chosen to sign with a team. (Image: Nick Wass/AP)

Even Without a Team, Bryce Harper Favored to Win NL MVP Award

There’s still no telling where Bryce Harper will end up playing for the 2019 MLB season. But despite that uncertainty, at least one major sportsbook is already making the 26-year-old outfielder its favorite to win the National League MVP award this year. The Westgate Las Vegas SuperBook has installed Harper […]

DraftKings has reached an agreement to partner with Caesars Entertainment to offer online sports betting and gambling products in the United States. (Images: Caesars Entertainment, DraftKings)

DraftKings Partners with Caesars in Multiyear Sports Betting, Casino Gaming Deal

DraftKings will have an easier time offering sports betting and online casino products in a variety of states following the announcement of a multiyear deal with Caesars Entertainment. The agreement, which was made official on Monday, will give Caesars equity in DraftKings. In exchange, the DFS and sportsbook operator will […]

Nolan Arenado signed an eight-year contract worth $260 million with the Colorado Rockies on Tuesday. (Image: Getty)

Nolan Arenado Signs Record Eight-Year, $260M Contract with Colorado Rockies

The Colorado Rockies have locked down their star third baseman for the long haul, signing Nolan Arenado to an eight-year, $260 million contract on Tuesday. The deal, which replaces the one year that was remaining on Arenado’s old contract, will keep him in Colorado until the 2026 season. Arenado Becomes […]