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.

Nevada sportsbooks set records for both handle ($5.01 billion) and winnings ($301 million) in 2018. (Image: Ethan Miller/Getty)

Nevada Sportsbooks Set Records with $5B in Handle, $301M in Winnings in 2018

While the spread of legalized sports betting across the United States made have created a lot more competition for Nevada sportsbooks, it certainly didn’t stop gamblers from placing their bets in the Silver State. According to figures released by the Nevada Gaming Control Board (NGCB) on Thursday, the 191 sportsbooks […]

Bryce Harper met with the San Diego Padres in Las Vegas on Thursday night. (Image: Nick Wass/AP)

San Diego Padres Join Bryce Harper Sweepstakes with Las Vegas Meeting

According to a report by Ken Rosenthal of the MLB Network, executives from the San Diego Padres met with outfielder Bryce Harper in Las Vegas on Thursday night, signaling their interest in pursuing the superstar this offseason. The Padres have now been linked with the two biggest free agents on […]

Newcastle United signed Atlanta United’s Miguel Almiron at the transfer deadline in a bid to stay out of the relegation zone this season. (Image: Mark J. Rebilas/USA Today Sports)

Transfer Deadline: Newcastle United Makes Club Record Deal for Miguel Almiron

Newcastle United landed the most significant player on a relatively quiet transfer deadline day, signing midfielder Miguel Almiron on a £16 million ($21 million) move from Atlanta United of the MLS. The Paraguayan international signed a contract with Newcastle that will keep him with the English club through June 2024. […]

The Academy Awards ceremony will take place on Feb. 24, and New Jersey sportsbooks will be able to offer betting on who will win Oscars this year. (Image: AMPAS)

New Jersey Sportsbooks Gain Approval to Take Bets on Oscars

In a first for legal sports betting in the United States, bookmakers in New Jersey will be permitted to take bets on the Oscars this year. The decision by the New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement (DGE), which was first reported by Legal Sports Report, applies only to this year, […]

Justin Rose is among the elite golfers that are taking heat for deciding to participate in the Saudi International golf tournament this weekend. (Image: Getty)

European Tour Under Fire for Upcoming Golf Tournament in Saudi Arabia

The European Tour and its golfers are taking heat ahead of this week’s Saudi International golf tournament, with many critics questioning why the tour is playing in Saudi Arabia following the killing of journalist Jamal Khashoggi in September. Many of the top players in the world have committed to the […]

Defenseman Jake Muzzin was traded from the Los Angeles Kings to the Toronto Maple Leafs for a draft pick and two prospects. (Image: Alex Gallardo/AP)

Jake Muzzin Moves to Toronto as Maple Leafs Look to Strengthen Blue Line

The Toronto Maple Leafs traded two prospects and a first-round draft pick to the Los Angeles Kings in exchange for veteran defenseman Jake Muzzin in an effort to improve their chances of contending for the Stanley Cup this season. Muzzin has played for the Kings since debuting in the NHL […]