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.

The New York Mets will visit the Los Angeles Dodgers for four games between the top two teams in the National League. (Image: Jessica Alcheh/USA Today Sports)

Surging Mets Visit Los Angeles Dodgers for Potential Playoff Preview

The New York Mets have won six straight games and taken a commanding 10.5-game lead in the National League East. Now, they’ll get to test themselves against the toughest competition in the NL this weekend when they visit Los Angeles to play the Dodgers. The Dodgers lead the NL West […]

Magnus Carlsen is the favorite to win his fifth Norway Chess title after the first round of the tournament on Tuesday. (Image: Norway Chess)

Magnus Carlsen Favorite to Win Fourth Straight Norway Chess Title

World Chess Champion Magnus Carlsen has won four Norway Chess titles, including the past three in a row. He’s the favorite to win the tournament again in 2022, despite failing to get a classical win in the first round on Tuesday. Carlsen rates as the -155 favorite to win Norway […]

NBA Top Shot is releasing a limited edition set of Magic Johnson NFTs on June 7. (Image: NBA Top Shot)

NBA Top Shot Dropping Limited Edition Magic Johnson NFT Series

NBA Top Shot has been evolving throughout the 2021-22 season. While prices are down, the product remains the preeminent sports NFT brand on the market today. On June 7, Dapper Labs will try to generate yet more buzz with a small set of moments revolving around one of the best […]

Gervonta Davis (left) will defend his lightweight title against Rolando Romero (right) at the Barclays Center on Saturday night. (Image: Amanda Westcott/Showtime)

Rolando Romero Brings Big Grudge into Lightweight Title Fight vs. Gervonta Davis

WBA lightweight titleholder Gervonta Davis will defend his championship against the undefeated Rolando Romero at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn on Saturday night, in a fight that seems deeply personal for both men. Davis (26-0, 24 KOs) enters as a prohibitive -900 favorite over Romero (+550), according to DraftKings Sportsbook. […]

The Edmonton Oilers will try to close out their series against the Flames in Calgary on Thursday night. (Image: Perry Nelson/USA Today Sports)

Flames Look to Stay Alive, Slow Down Oilers Barrage in Game 5

The Calgary Flames managed to come back from three goals behind and tie Game 4 before ultimately losing 5-3. They’ll try to carry that momentum into a must-win Game 5 against the Edmonton Oilers on Thursday. Calgary trails Edmonton three games to one in the best-of-seven series, but is at […]

Poker pro Cory Zeidman faces fraud and conspiracy charges related to an alleged sports betting scheme. (Image: Seminole Hard Rock Hollywood Poker)

Poker Pro Cory Zeidman Faces Fraud Charges for Sports Betting Scheme

World Series of Poker bracelet winner Cory Zeidman faces federal charges of conspiracy to commit wire fraud and mail fraud, and conspiracy to commit money laundering, in relation to a sports betting operation that took more than $25 million from alleged victims of the scam. Police arrested Zeidman on Wednesday, […]

The Colorado Avalanche can advance to the Western Conference Finals if they beat the St. Louis Blues in Game 5 on Wednesday. (Image: Jeff Le/USA Today Sports)

Colorado Avalanche Look to Close Out Blues at Home in Game 5

The Colorado Avalanche can continue rolling toward a Stanley Cup on Wednesday night when they take on the St. Louis Blues with a chance to end their second-round playoff series in Game 5. The Avalanche carry a 3-1 lead into Game 5 after a 6-3 victory in St. Louis on […]

The Edmonton Oilers will host the Calgary Flames in Game 4 of the Battle of Alberta playoff series on Tuesday night. (Image: Sergei Belski/USA Today Sports)

Game 4: Oilers Seek Decisive Advantage Over Flames in Battle of Alberta

The Edmonton Oilers enjoy a 2-1 lead and home-ice advantage heading into Game 4 of their Western Conference second-round matchup against the Calgary Flames, as the Battle of Alberta continues on Tuesday. Edmonton comes into Game 4 as the slightest of favorites, with FanDuel Sportsbook pegging the Oilers as a […]