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.

France won the 2018 FIFA World Cup, defeating Croatia 4-2 in the final. (Image: Witters Sport/USA Today Sports)

Analysis: $155 Billion Bet on 2018 FIFA World Cup

As the biggest sporting event in the world, the FIFA World Cup draws not only the largest global audience but also the most betting of any competition. And thanks to data technology, FIFA now says they have the numbers to prove just how big a betting spectacle Russia 2018 turned […]

Charles Oakley (center) pleaded no contest to a misdemeanor charge that allowed him to avoid jail time after a cheating incident at the Cosmopolitan. (Image: Sporting News)

Charles Oakley Pleads No Contest in Cosmopolitan Casino Cheating Case

Former New York Knicks star Charles Oakley pleaded no contest to a misdemeanor charge of disorderly conduct, a move his lawyers say will fully resolve the casino cheating accusations leveled against him by the Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas. Oakley was arrested by Nevada Gaming Control Board agents on July 8 […]

DraftKings officially launched its mobile sportsbook product in New Jersey on Monday after receiving regulatory approval. (Image: DraftKings)

DraftKings Officially Releases Mobile Sports Betting App in New Jersey

Legal online sports betting is now a reality in New Jersey, as DraftKings officially launched its mobile sports betting app on Monday following approval from state regulators. The release of the app to the general public comes after a soft launch period that began on Aug. 1. First Mover Advantage […]

UNC quarterback Chazz Surratt throws a pass against Georgia Tech during the 2017 season. (Image: AP/John Bazemore)

UNC Suspends 13 Football Players for Selling Special Edition Nike Jordans

Thirteen players from the University of North Carolina are facing suspensions of at least one game this season after selling special edition Nike Jordan shoes that were issued by UNC. Selling the shoes constitutes a secondary NCAA violation, with various players being suspended from one to four games for their […]

NASCAR chairman and CEO Brian France is taking an indefinite leave of absence from his post after an arrest on a DWI charge in the Hamptons on Sunday. (Image: Getty)

NASCAR CEO Brian France Arrested for DWI, Takes Indefinite Leave of Absence

NASCAR CEO and chairman Brian France was arrested on Sunday on charges of aggravated driving while intoxicated and criminal possession of a controlled substance. According to the Sag Harbor Village Police Department, located on Long Island in New York, France was arrested at 7:30 pm on Sunday, then held overnight […]

Conor McGregor will make his return to the Octagon at UFC 229, when he takes on Khabib Nurmagomedov for the lightweight title. (Image: Sporting News)

Conor McGregor Returning to MMA in October to Face Khabib Nurmagomedov

Conor McGregor will finally get back in the Octagon on Oct. 6 in Las Vegas, when he takes on UFC lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov. UFC President Dana White announced the matchup, which will be the main event for UFC 229, at a press conference on Friday. McGregor Returns after Two-Year […]

FanDuel announced a deal with Boyd Gaming that will allow the two companies to partner for mobile sports betting in up to 15 states. (Image: Anne-Marie Caruso/NorthJersey.com)

FanDuel and Boyd Gaming Partner for Mobile Sports Betting Operations

The FanDuel Group and Boyd Gaming announced that they would join together to operate online sports betting products in the United States. According to a press release, the two companies will work together to establish mobile betting products in states where sports betting has been legalized and online wagering is […]