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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

Yankees pitcher injury IL Luis Severino New York Bronx

New York Yankees Starting Pitcher Luis Severino Is Hurt… Again

The bad beats keep coming for the unlucky New York Yankees. Right-handed starting pitcher Luis Severino could send time on the IL with lat strain, and he’s the third starting pitcher to suffer an injury since the start of Spring Training. Severino...

Pauly McGuire March 26, 2023
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Joel Embiid Surges Ahead of Nikola Jokic in NBA MVP Race

With less than three weeks remaining in the regular season, Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid emerged as the new betting favorite to win the NBA MVP at -240 odds, jumping ahead of two-time defending MVP Nikola Jokic at DraftKings. Jokic, the NBA...

Pauly McGuire March 21, 2023
Aaron Rodgers New York Jets trade Super Bowl odds futures Packers

New York Jets See Futures Bump, Aaron Rodgers Postpones Retirement

Quarterback Aaron Rodgers appeared on "The Pat McAfee Show" podcast on Wednesday and declared his intention to play for the New York Jets this year. But he said the Green Bay Packers are the ones holding up a trade during an extended...

Pauly McGuire March 16, 2023
Baker Mayfield quarterback Tampa Bay Bucs NFC South Atlanta Falcons New Orleans Saints Carolina Panthers Odds

NFC South: All Four Teams Change Quarterbacks in 2023

The New Orleans Saints enter the 2023 season as the betting favorite to win the NFC South at +125 odds. But the entire division is wide open, because all four teams – including the Carolina Panthers, Atlanta Falcons, and Tampa Bay Buccaneers...

Pauly McGuire March 15, 2023
CJ Stroud Ohio State quarterback 2023 NFL Draft #1 pick Carolina Panthers trade Bryce Young

Quarterback CJ Stroud Emerges as Favorite for #1 Pick in 2023 NFL Draft

Ohio State quarterback CJ Stroud is the new betting favorite at -300 odds to become the #1 pick in the 2023 NFL Draft, after the Carolina Panthers acquired the top pick in a trade with the Chicago Bears. The Bears finished last...

Pauly McGuire March 12, 2023
Kevin Durant freak ankle injury Phoenix Suns out

Kevin Durant Out with Freak Injury, Phoenix Suns See Futures Dip

Phoenix Suns forward Kevin Durant sustained an unfortunate injury during warmups on Wednesday night, and he could miss the remainder of the regular season with a sprained left ankle. The Suns acquired Durant in a blockbuster trade prior to the deadline in...

Pauly McGuire March 9, 2023
Carlos Rodon Yankees Pitcher IL forearm left strain injury

New York Yankees Send Another Starting Pitcher to the IL

The New York Yankees announced that left-handed starting pitcher Carlos Rodon will begin the season on the IL with a forearm strain. The Yankees headed into spring training with a deep pool of pitchers but added a second starting pitcher to the...

Pauly McGuire March 9, 2023
Southeast Division NBA odds Jimmy Butler Miami Heat Trae Young Atlanta Hawks

NBA Southeast Division Sees Three Teams in Title Contention

With a month remaining in the NBA regular season, one division is still wide open. The Miami Heat are the consensus favorite to win the Southeast Division at -500 odds, and they're ahead of the Atlanta Hawks (+350) and Washington Wizards (+2000)...

Pauly McGuire March 9, 2023
New York Jets trade Aaron Rodgers Robert Saleh Rumors Super Bowl odds

Aaron Rodgers Trade Rumor Fuels New York Jets’ Super Bowl Odds Boost

The New York Jets met with Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers this week, and the Jets saw a boost in their odds to win Super Bowl LVIII based on the latest trade rumor. The Packers gave the Jets permission to talk...

Pauly McGuire March 8, 2023
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NBA Most Improved Player: Lauri Markkanen, Jalen Brunson in Close Race

Forward Lauri Markkanen from the Utah Jazz is the consensus favorite to win the 2023 NBA Most Improved Player at -285 odds. As an NBA all-star, Markkanen emerged as a solid betting favorite over New York Knicks point guard Jalen Brunson (+320)...

Pauly McGuire March 8, 2023