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.

Juan Soto went 3-for-4 with a home run and three RBIs to lead the Washington Nationals to a 5-4 win over the Houston Astros in Game 1 of the 2019 World Series. (Image: Getty)

Nationals Win World Series Game 1, Cole Suffers First Loss Since May

The Washington Nationals solved a problem Tuesday night that has confounded all of Major League Baseball over the past five months, handing a rare loss to Houston Astros starter Gerrit Cole on their way to win Game 1 of the World Series. The Nationals jumped on Cole early, then held […]

Inter Milan will look to grab three desperately needed points against Dortmund in their Champions League match on Wednesday. (Image: Reuters)

Champions League Wednesday Preview: Inter Milan Needs Result vs. Dortmund

It’s still relatively early in the Champions League group stage, but Inter Milan may already feel like they need a result – and perhaps even a full three points – as it hosts Dortmund on Wednesday. Inter is currently sitting in last place in Group F with just one point […]

Sports betting handle reached new highs in September in both New Jersey and Pennsylvania. (Image: Ed Scimia/OnlineGambling.com)

New Jersey, Pennsylvania Set Sports Betting Handle Records in September

Sportsbooks took full advantage of the return of football in September, as both New Jersey and Pennsylvania reported record wagering through retail and online sports betting last month. Bettors put down a total of $445 million in sports wagers in New Jersey during September, the largest amount ever recorded in […]

Patrick Day (right) died on Wednesday after brain injuries suffered in a Saturday bout against Charles Conwell (left). (Image: Dylan Buell/Getty)

Boxer Patrick Day Dies Due to Brain Injuries Four Days After Knockout Loss

Super welterweight boxer Patrick Day died on Wednesday at Northwestern Hospital in Chicago due to brain injuries suffered during a bout on Saturday night. He was 27. The death was announced by promoter Lou DiBella, and follows a 10-round fight against Charles Conwell at Wintrust Arena in Chicago. Day Removed […]

Canada defeated the USMNT 2-0 on Tuesday, the first time the Americans had lost to their northern neighbors since 1985. (Image: Rick Madonik/Toronto Star/Getty)

Canada Defeats USA in Men’s Soccer for First Time Since 1985

The United States men’s national team (USMNT) suffered another disheartening setback on Tuesday losing to Canada 2-0 in CONCACAF Nations League play. The loss marked the first time in 34 years that the USMNT had lost a match to Canada, a streak that lasted 17 matches dating back to 1985 […]

Jalen Ramsey was traded from the Jaguars to the Rams in exchange for three draft picks, including two first-rounders. (Image: Logan Bowles/Getty)

Jaguars Trade Jalen Ramsey to Los Angeles Rams for Two First-Round Picks

The Los Angeles Rams made a big move to put their season back on track on Tuesday, acquiring cornerback Jalen Ramsey from the Jacksonville Jaguars in exchange for a package of three draft picks. Jacksonville is receiving first-round picks in both 2020 and 2021, as well as a fourth-round pick […]

Cristiano Ronaldo scored his 700th career goal for club and country in Portugal’s 2-1 loss to Ukraine on Monday. (Image: AFP)

Ronaldo Scores 700th Career Goal in Portugal’s 2-1 Loss to Ukraine

Cristiano Ronaldo reached another career milestone on Monday, scoring his 700th career goal in official matches for club and country by scoring for Portugal against Ukraine in a Euro 2020 qualifier. The goal came as the result of a successful penalty kick, and was Portugal’s only score in a 2-1 […]

Japan celebrated making its first Rugby World Cup quarterfinal after defeating Scotland in its final group stage match. (Image: AP)

2019 Rugby World Cup: Top Teams Reach Quarterfinals, Japan Breaks Through

Typhoon Hagibis wreaked havoc on the Rugby World Cup, causing the cancellation of multiple matches as Japan dealt with the impact of the devastating storm. But even Mother Nature couldn’t stand in the way of the world’s top rugby nations, as virtually all of the favorites went through to the […]

Fortnite went down after “The End,” the final event of Season 10, on Sunday afternoon. Now Paddy Power is taking odds on when the game might return. (Image: Epic Games/MensXP.com)

Fortnite Goes Dark, Paddy Power Offers Odds on When Game Will Return

Fortnite Season 10 has come to an end, courtesy of an event that was literally titled “The End.” And while it may feel like the game will be stuck in a black hole forever, the reality is that it will likely be coming back online sooner rather than later – […]