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.

DraftKings is facing a civil complaint over its handling of its Sports Betting National Championship contest last weekend. (Image: NJGamblingSites.com)

DraftKings Hit With Class-Action Lawsuit Over Sports Betting National Championship

The chaotic ending to the first ever DraftKings Sports Betting National Championship, which saw many competitors unable to place bets on the final eligible game in the tournament, has led to a class-action civil complaint being filed against the sportsbook operator. The complaint, brought by contestant Christopher Leong “on behalf […]

Governor Charlie Baker has introduced a bill that would legalize both land-based and online sports betting in Massachusetts. (Image: Ed Scimia/OnlineGambling.com)

Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker Introduces Sports Betting Legislation

Massachusetts Gov. Charlie Baker filed legislation that would authorize regulated sports betting in the state, allowing for both in-person and online betting. Baker filed the bill on Thursday, just ahead of a deadline for introducing legislation to be considered during the 2019 legislative session. Bill Allows For Independent Online Operators […]

Jalen Hurts announced on Wednesday that he will transfer to the University of Oklahoma as a graduate student. (Image: Getty)

Alabama Quarterback Jalen Hurts Announces Transfer to Oklahoma Sooners

Jalen Hurts, who quarterbacked the Alabama Crimson Tide for two years before being ousted from the starting position by Tua Tagovailoa, has announced that he will be transferring to the Oklahoma Sooners for the 2019 season. Hurts graduated from Alabama in December after earning a degree in public relations. That […]

The NBA is putting more emphasis on enforcing its gambling policies now that sports betting is legal in several US states. (Image: Wayne Parry/AP)

NBA Emphasizing Enforcement of Gambling Policies for Players, Teams

The NBA is putting an emphasis on better policing players, teams, and staff members when it comes to its gambling policies in reaction to the expansion of legalized sports betting across the United States. Deputy commissioner Mark Tatum told ESPN on Wednesday that the league is planning to use additional […]

Enes Kanter isn’t going to London with the Knicks, saying he fears for his safety in Europe while Turkish authorities want him arrested. (Image: David Zalubowski/AP)

Turkey Seeks International Arrest Warrant for Knicks Center Enes Kanter

Turkish prosecutors are accusing New York Knicks center Enes Kanter of being a member of a terror organization, and are seeking an international warrant for his arrest. According to Turkish newspaper the Daily Sabah, the Istanbul chief prosecutor’s office has prepared an extradition request for Kanter, saying that he is […]

Arsenal goalkeeper Petr Cech plans to retire after the Premier League season, ending a 20-year professional career. (Image: Richard Heathcote/Getty)

Arsenal Goalkeeper Petr Cech Retiring After Premier League Season Ends

Arsenal goalkeeper Petr Cech has announced that he will end his career in professional soccer after the Premier League season concludes, ending a 20-year run as one of the top goalkeepers in the world for the Czech international. Cech took to Twitter on Tuesday morning to address his fans and […]

Terence Crawford and Amir Khan are set to fight on April 20 for the WBO welterweight world championship. (Image: ESPN/Top Rank)

Terence Crawford and Amir Khan Agree to April 20 Fight in United States

Terence Crawford will defend his WBO welterweight world title in April against Amir Khan, as the two fighters announced that they will face off in the main event of a Top Rank Boxing pay-per-view card. While a venue for the fight hasn’t yet been determined, promoter Bob Arum told ESPN […]

Michigan guard Jordan Poole works against Northwestern guard Anthony Gaines during their game in Sunday, Jan. 13. (Image: Kirthmon F. Dozier/Detroit Free Press)

Michigan Basketball Sets School Record With 17-0 Start to Season

The Michigan Wolverines scored an 80-60 win over the Northwestern Wildcats on Sunday to push their record to 17-0, the longest undefeated start to the season in school history. Zavier Simpson scored 24 points to lead the Wolverines, who are currently ranked No. 2 in the AP poll. Beilein Says […]

NHL winger Rick Nash announced his retirement on Friday, with his agent saying that he was leaving the game due to concussion symptoms. (Image: Getty)

Rick Nash Retiring From NHL After 15 Years Due to Concussion Issues

Rick Nash announced his retirement from hockey on Friday, with his agent telling the media that the 34-year-old winger was stepping away due to issues related to concussions. Nash played the majority of his career with the Columbus Blue Jackets and the New York Rangers before a short stint with […]