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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

Chargers Brandon Staley

Los Angeles Chargers Fire Head Coach Brandon Staley After Ugly Loss in Las Vegas

The Los Angeles Chargers fired head coach Brandon Staley and general manager Tommy Telesco the morning after an embarrassing 42-point loss against the Las Vegas Raiders on Thursday night. The Raiders destroyed the Chargers, 63-21, on "Thursday Night Football" in Sin City....

Pauly McGuire December 15, 2023
Keenan Allen Chargers

Los Angeles Chargers Wide Receiver Keenan Allen to Miss Thursday Game

Los Angeles Chargers star wide receiver Keenan Allen is nursing a heel injury and will sit out a Thursday Night Football divisional game against the Las Vegas Raiders. The Chargers also head into Week 15 without quarterback Justin Herbert, who is out...

Pauly McGuire December 14, 2023
Detroit Pistons Monty Williams Cade Cunningham losing streak

Detroit Pistons Extend Losing Streak to 20 Games in a Row

The desperate Detroit Pistons (2-21) will attempt to end a 20-game losing streak when they host the Philadelphia 76ers (15-7) on Wednesday night. The Pistons have a home-and-away "duplex" series against the 76ers, with two games against each other in three days....

Pauly McGuire December 13, 2023
Justin Herbert Chargers injury

Los Angeles Chargers Quarterback Justin Herbert Fractures Another Finger

The bad breaks continue for the Los Angeles Chargers, as quarterback Justin Herbert has sustained a finger injury for the second time this season. Herbert fractured the middle finger on his left hand in Week 4 in a victory against the Las...

Pauly McGuire December 11, 2023
Pacers Tyrese Haliburton

Los Angeles Lakers, Indiana Pacers Battle for NBA Cup in Las Vegas Finale

Two teams remain in the hunt for the NBA Cup in Las Vegas. The Los Angeles Lakers are the betting favorite when they meet the high-scoring Indiana Pacers in the inaugural NBA In-Season Tournament championship on Saturday. On Tuesday, the Lakers squeaked...

Pauly McGuire December 8, 2023
Juan Soto Yankees

San Diego Padres Trade All-Star Juan Soto to the New York Yankees

The New York Yankees saw a nice boost in their World Series odds after they acquired outfielder and slugger Juan Soto in a trade with the San Diego Padres. The Yankees are now +850 odds to win the World Series as the...

Pauly McGuire December 7, 2023
Shohei Ohtani

Los Angeles Dodgers, Toronto Blue Jays Favorites to Add Shohei Ohtani

Two-time MLB MVP Shohei Ohtani is currently a free agent, and the Los Angeles Dodgers (-175 odds) and Toronto Blue Jays (+160) are the betting favorites to add the most coveted player on the open market. Whichever team lands, Ohtani will see...

Pauly McGuire December 6, 2023
Brock Purdy 49ers

San Francisco 49ers QB Brock Purdy Emerges as MVP Betting Favorite

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy is the new betting favorite to win the NFL MVP at +300 odds, according to a recent update by DraftKings. The 49ers crushed the defending NFC champion Philadelphia Eagles in Week 13, and Purdy leapfrogged to...

Pauly McGuire December 6, 2023
Jaguars Trevor Lawrence injury

Jacksonville Jaguars Quarterback Trevor Lawrence Exits OT Loss with Injury

Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence hobbled off the field with a right ankle injury during an overtime loss against the Cincinnati Bengals on Monday Night Football. Backup quarterback C.J. Beathard finished the game for the Jaguars. But the Bengals prevailed, 34-31, in...

Pauly McGuire December 5, 2023
Jayson Tatum Jaylen Brown Boston Celtics

Boston Celtics, Milwaukee Bucks Favorites in NBA’s In-Season Tournament

The Boston Celtics (+300 odds) and Milwaukee Bucks (+340 odds) are the top two betting favorites to win the inaugural NBA In-Season Tournament. Eight teams qualified for the tournament's knockout stage, which is single elimination, and begins Monday night with the quarterfinals....

Pauly McGuire December 4, 2023