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Reporter: Pauly McGuire

Pauly McGuire is a novelist, sports writer, and sports bettor who specializes in the NBA and NFL.

He joined Casino.org in 2022 after 20 years of experience in the gaming industry with bylines in High Roller Magazine, Vegas Seven, MSN, and the UK Racing Post. He covered major spectacle events such as March Madness, the Iditarod, the Tour de France, the Oscars, and the World Series of Poker.

For nearly a decade, Pauly covered the international poker circuit in Europe, Latin America, and Australia. His critically acclaimed 2010 book "Lost Vegas" chronicled working at the World Series of Poker in Las Vegas while writing for Tao of Poker, Bluff Magazine, Fox Sports, and Poker Player Newspaper during the wildest days of the poker boom.

Pauly grew up in New York City, which is why he's a jaded fan of the New York Jets and Knicks. After residing in Las Vegas and Los Angeles for the last two decades, Pauly recently relocated to Denver, Colorado.

He's currently working on his fourth novel titled "The Kicker." His most recent novels -- "Guard This" (2021) and "Fried Peaches" (2018) -- are currently available on Amazon.

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550 stories by Pauly McGuire

Pascal Siakam

Toronto Raptors Explore Trade Options for All-Star Pascal Siakam

In the latest batch of NBA trade rumors, the Indiana Pacers and Atlanta Hawks are favorites to acquire power forward Pascal Siakam in a trade with the Toronto Raptors. Siakam is a two-time NBA All-Star and won the 2019 NBA Most Improved...

Pauly McGuire July 19, 2023
DeAndre Hopkins

Tennessee Titans to Sign Free Agent Receiver DeAndre Hopkins

DeAndre Hopkins still thinks he has plenty of football left in him and the Tennessee Titans agree. The Titans will acquire the All-Pro wide receiver, making Hopkins the first big free-agent signing this offseason. Ian Rapoport from the NFL Network reported that...

Pauly McGuire July 17, 2023
Victor Wembanyama Summer League

San Antonio Spurs Shut Down #1 Pick Wembanyama After Two Las Vegas Games

Victor Wembanyama played only two games for the San Antonio Spurs in the NBA 2K24 Summer League in Las Vegas. That's before the Spurs shut him down for the rest of the summer to avoid a potential injury. Wembanyama, the #1 pick...

Pauly McGuire July 12, 2023
Pete Alonso Home Run Derby

2023 Home Run Derby Odds: Pete Alonso Seeks a Third Crown

New York Mets slugger Pete Alonso is the betting favorite to win the 2023 MLB Home Run Derby at +320 odds. Alonso is seeking a third Home Run Derby crown after winning the contest in 2019 and 2021. Vladimir Guerrero Jr. from...

Pauly McGuire July 10, 2023
Victor Wembanyama

Victor Wembanyama Shines After Slow Start in NBA Summer League

After struggling in his NBA 2K24 Summer League debut in Las Vegas, Victor Wembanyama scored 27 points on Sunday in his second game with the San Antonio Spurs. The French teenager must live up to lofty expectations as the #1 pick in...

Pauly McGuire July 10, 2023
Damian Lillard

Damian Lillard Trade Odds: Miami Heat Lead All Betting Favorites

Last week, Portland Trail Blazers star guard Damian Lillard requested a trade. The Miami Heat are the betting favorite to land Lillard in a trade at -275 odds. But the Boston Celtics are also making a push at +650 odds. Lillard specifically...

Pauly McGuire July 8, 2023
Grant Williams

Boston Celtics Trade Forward Grant Williams to Dallas Mavericks

The Dallas Mavericks acquired forward Grant Williams from the Boston Celtics in a sign-and-trade and multiteam deal that also includes the San Antonio Spurs. The Mavs add a versatile and defensive-minded forward with Williams, and the Celtics continue to assemble a potential...

Pauly McGuire July 6, 2023
Jimmy Cordero

MLB Bans New York Yankees Pitcher Jimmy Cordero for Season

New York Yankees reliever Jimmy Cordero will miss the remainder of the season and postseason after MLB issued a 76-game suspension for violating the league's domestic violence policy. Cordero, 31, is a right-handed relief pitcher from the Dominican Republic. He pitched for...

Pauly McGuire July 6, 2023
Mike Trout

Los Angeles Angels Send All-Star Mike Trout to the IL

The Los Angeles Angels have lost centerfielder Mike Trout to a left wrist injury. The Angels are in deep trouble heading into the second half of the season without their second-best player and a former three-time Most Valuable Player. Trout sustained a...

Pauly McGuire July 5, 2023
James Harden

Los Angeles Clippers a Favorite to Add James Harden in a Trade

The Philadelphia 76ers and guard James Harden are headed for a divorce. The Los Angeles Clippers and New York Knicks are among the betting favorites to land Harden in a trade from the 76ers, with the Clippers at -250 odds and the...

Pauly McGuire July 1, 2023