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.

FanDuel Sportsbook will begin streaming up to two NHL games a day in its mobile app thanks to a new deal with IMG Arena. (Image: David Kirouac/Icon Sportswire/Getty)

FanDuel to Livestream NHL Games in Mobile Sports Betting App

FanDuel Sportsbook will begin streaming National Hockey League games on a daily basis as part of a deal between the NHL and IMG Arena. The sportsbook will stream up to two games a day through its mobile app, with feeds available only to those who have funds in their sportsbook […]

Bernie Sanders (left) and Joe Biden (right) are the leading candidates in the race for the Democratic presidential nomination heading into Super Tuesday. (Image: Scott Olson/Getty)

Super Tuesday Odds: Where are Sanders, Biden the Strongest?

The remaining candidates for the Democratic presidential nomination are facing their biggest test so far as voters in 14 states (and American Samoa) head to the polls today to vote on Super Tuesday. More than 1,300 delegates will be awarded based on today’s results, which amounts to about a third […]

The Kansas state Senate approved a sports betting bill this week, though the state House may push for legislation that provides more revenue for the state. (Image: Getty)

Legislative Roundup: Sports Betting Bills Advance in Kansas, Washington

The Kansas state Senate passed a bill to legalize sports betting on Wednesday, though lawmakers are still divided on issues of taxation and revenue. Senators voted 23-15 in favor of the measure after four hours of debate on sports betting. Meanwhile, a Washington state bill that would allow tribal casinos […]

LAFC is favored to win MLS Cup 2020 after coming off a historically strong regular season in 2019. (Image: Jayne Kamin/USA Today Sports)

LAFC Leads the Race for 2020 MLS Cup

LAFC stands as the clear favorite to win the 2020 MLS Cup, but the unforgiving Major League Soccer playoff format means that many teams could be considered legitimate contenders to win the title. LAFC had a monster regular season in 2019, breaking the MLS record by compiling 72 points after […]