Casino.org The World's Online Gaming Authority Since 1995
Menu
Avatar photo

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.

Areas of Expertise

550 stories by Pauly McGuire

Derrick Henry RB Tennessee Titans trade rumors

NFL Trade Rumors: Tennessee Titans Taking Calls for Derrick Henry

There are conflicting reports coming out of Nashville that the Tennessee Titans are looking to trade running back Derrick Henry. The Titans shopped Henry during the recent NFL Combine, according to a report from Bally Sports. Yet the Titans’ front office officials...

Pauly McGuire March 7, 2023
New Orleans Saints sign QB Derek Carr Raiders free agent Odds NFC South

New Orleans Saints Sign QB Derek Carr, New NFC South Favorites

The New Orleans Saints are the new betting favorite to win the NFC South and their Super Bowl odds have improved after they agreed to sign free-agent quarterback Derek Carr to a four-year deal. The Saints were +5000 odds to win Super...

Pauly McGuire March 6, 2023
CJ McCollum New Orleans Pelicans playoffs pro bet making missing postseason

NBA Bubble Prop Bet: New Orleans Pelicans Chance to Make Playoffs Dwindling

The New Orleans Pelicans continue to struggle offensively without an injured Zion Williamson, and DraftKings is offering a prop bet on the Pelicans making or missing the playoffs. The Pelicans are -140 odds of missing the playoffs and are +115 odds of...

Pauly McGuire March 6, 2023
New York Knicks Jalen Brunson winning streak odds

NBA Winning Streaks: New York Knicks Surging Since Josh Hart Trade

The New York Knicks have won seven games in a row, and they're undefeated since acquiring guard Josh Hart in a trade with the Portland Trail Blazers. The Milwaukee Bucks (45-17) have won 16 games in a row and counting, which is...

Pauly McGuire March 3, 2023
Bryce Young quarterback Alabama NFL Draft trade rumors Chicago Bears Panthers Texans #1 pick

Chicago Bears Shopping Top Pick in 2023 NFL Draft

The Chicago Bears have the #1 pick in the upcoming NFL Draft, but they're listening to trade offers from the Carolina Panthers, Indianapolis Colts, Houston Texans, Las Vegas Raiders, and Atlanta Falcons. The Bears finished last season with the worst record in...

Pauly McGuire March 2, 2023
Sabonis Booker Pacific Division odds race Kings Clippers Suns Lakers Warriors Phoenix LA Sacramento

NBA Pacific Division Now a Three-Team Race in Final Stretch

The Pacific Division is the tightest divisional race in the NBA heading into the final quarter of the season. The Phoenix Suns (33-29) are three games behind the first-place Sacramento Kings (35-25), yet the Suns are the betting favorite to win the...

Pauly McGuire February 28, 2023
Chicago Bulls point guard Patrick Beverley buyout Magic Lonzo Ball out season

Chicago Bulls Add Patrick Beverley, Lonzo Ball Out for Season

The Chicago Bulls signed point guard Patrick Beverley after he agreed to a contract buyout with the Orlando Magic. The Bulls need a veteran floor general because Lonzo Ball will miss the entire season while he recovers from a left knee injury....

Pauly McGuire February 22, 2023
Nate McMillan head coach Atlanta Hawks fired Quin Snyder Trae Young

Atlanta Hawks Fire Head Coach Nate McMillan

The Atlanta Hawks fired head coach Nate McMillian during the NBA All-Star break instead of waiting until the end of the regular season. Rumors out of Atlanta suggest the Hawks want to hire Quin Snyder as their next head coach. In the...

Pauly McGuire February 22, 2023
LA Lakers playoffs bubble LeBron James Anthony Davis Western Conference miss postseason Play-In Tournament

Los Angeles Lakers on a Tight Western Conference Playoff Bubble

The Los Angeles Lakers have only 23 more games remaining on the schedule to secure a spot in the postseason. Otherwise, they will bubble the Western Conference playoffs in back-to-back seasons. With a 27-32 record, the Lakers are five games under .500...

Pauly McGuire February 20, 2023
Jaylen Brown injury Boston Celtics All-Star Game

Boston Celtics Guard/Forward Jaylen Brown Out Indefinitely, All-Star Game in Doubt

Jaylen Brown, the starting guard/small forward for the Boston Celtics, is expected to miss the All-Star Game due to an unfortunate injury. He's out indefinitely with a facial fracture. But the Celtics have a deep bench and should be able to withstand...

Pauly McGuire February 10, 2023