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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

Lakers Trade Russell Westbrook Utah Jazz Minnesota Timberwolves Malik Beasley Mike Conley D'Angelo

Los Angeles Lakers Finally Trade Point Guard Russell Westbrook

After a year of speculation, the Los Angeles Lakers finally unloaded point guard Russell Westbrook. They did so in a three-team deal involving the Utah Jazz and Minnesota Timberwolves on the eve of the NBA trade deadline. The Lakers sent Westbrook, center...

Pauly McGuire February 9, 2023
Super Bowl LVII Passing Prop Bets Mahomes Hurts Yards Touchdowns Completions

Super Bowl LVII: Patrick Mahomes, Jalen Hurts Passing Prop Bets

Super Bowl LVII features two elite quarterbacks, with Patrick Mahomes from the Kansas City Chiefs battling Jalen Hurts from the Philadelphia Eagles. Bettors have opportunities to make quarterback prop bets on Mahomes and Hurts, including on passing yards, touchdowns, combined yardage, and...

Pauly McGuire February 7, 2023
Kyrie Irving trade Brooklyn Nets Dallas Mavs Mavericks

Brooklyn Nets Trade Kyrie Irving, Dallas Mavs See Instant Odds Boost

The Dallas Mavericks acquired point guard Kyrie Irving today in a trade from the Brooklyn Nets. As a consequence, the Mavs saw their championships odds jump from +2400 to +1200. According to a report from Shams Charania of The Athletic, the Mavs...

Pauly McGuire February 5, 2023
Steph Curry left knee injury Golden State Warriors update

Another Injury for Steph Curry, Golden State Warriors Worried

The defending champion Golden State Warriors are concerned after shooting guard Steph Curry sustained a leg injury against the Dallas Mavericks. He exited the game in the third quarter. During a defensive possession, Curry collided with backup point guard McKinley Wright IV...

Pauly McGuire February 5, 2023
Travis Kelce touchdown multiple touchdowns Super Bowl Prop Bet scoring Jalen Hurts AJ Brown Miles Sanders

Super Bowl LVII Prop Bets: Scoring Multiple Touchdowns

Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce is the betting favorite at +500 odds to score two or more touchdowns in Super Bowl LVII. Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts is a close second on DraftKings' Super Bowl prop betting board to score...

Pauly McGuire February 3, 2023
Super Bowl MVP Odds Trends Quarterbacks Patrick Mahomes Chiefs quarterback wide receiver receivers

Super Bowl MVP Trends: Quarterbacks a Popular Pick

If you can predict the Super Bowl champion, the quarterback on the winning team claims the Most Valuable Player more than half the time. A quarterback was named the Super Bowl MVP more than any other position, which occurred 31 times over...

Pauly McGuire February 2, 2023
NBA Best Worst ATS Betting Teams Thunder Kings Mavs Rockets Josh Giddey Shai Gilgeous-Alexander

NBA Betting Trends: Best and Worst Teams Against the Spread Through 50 Games

The Oklahoma City Thunder are the best team to bet on in the NBA through the first 50 games of the regular season, with a 31-18-1 against the spread (ATS) record. The Dallas Mavericks are the worst team to bet on, or...

Pauly McGuire February 1, 2023
Kansas City Chiefs Super Bowl Injury Report LVII WR Kadarious Toney JuJu Smith-Schuster

Super Bowl Injury Report: Trio of Kansas City Chiefs Wide Receivers Questionable

The Kansas City Chiefs saw three different wide receivers exit the AFC Championship due to injury.    The status of all three has yet to be updated for Super Bowl LVII. JuJu Smith-Schuster, Kadarius Toney, and Mecole Hardman each sustained an injury...

Pauly McGuire January 31, 2023
Zach LaVine Chicago Bulls trade rumors Lakers Knicks Heat

Chicago Bulls Guard Zach LaVine Drawing Trade Interest by Multiple Teams

With the trade deadline rapidly approaching, the Chicago Bulls have to make a decision about disgruntled All-Star shooting guard Zach LaVine. The Los Angeles Lakers, New York Knicks, and Miami Heat are interested in adding LaVine to their rosters in a trade....

Pauly McGuire January 30, 2023
Jalen Hurts Philadelphia Eagles Super Bowl LVII opening line point spread Kansas City Chiefs betting

Super Bowl LVII Opens as a Pick’em, Early Money on Philadelphia Eagles

The Philadelphia Eagles (14-3) and the Kansas City Chiefs (14-3) meet in Super Bowl LVII in a battle of #1 seeds, and oddsmakers at Caesars in Las Vegas set the opening line as a pick'em. The point spread in the Super Bowl...

Pauly McGuire January 30, 2023