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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

Kyler Murray ACL knee injury Arizona Cardinals Monday Night Football Patriots

Arizona Cardinals Lose QB Kyler Murray to Season-Ending Injury

The Arizona Cardinals were outmatched against the New England Patriots on "Monday Night Football." That's after quarterback Kyler Murray suffered a noncontact knee injury on the third play of the game. Backup quarterback Colt McCoy came off the bench for the Cardinals...

Pauly McGuire December 13, 2022
Deebo Samuel ankle injury San Francisco 49ers Tampa Bay Bucs

San Francisco 49ers WR Deebo Samuel Carted Off Field Against Tampa Bucs

The San Francisco 49ers are the hottest team in the NFL after winning six games in a row. But they lost wide receiver Deebo Samuel to an ankle injury in a victory against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The 49ers blew out of...

Pauly McGuire December 12, 2022
Knicks trade rumors Immanuel Quickley Evan Fournier Cam Reddish Derrick Rose Lakers Bulls

NBA Trade Rumors: NY Knicks Shopping Immanuel Quickley, Cam Reddish, Evan Fournier

The New York Knicks have yet to find a suitable trade partner for Julius Randle. But the team has been actively shopping point guard Immanuel Quickley, shooting guard Evan Fournier, forward Cam Reddish, and former NBA MVP Derrick Rose. The Chicago Bulls...

Pauly McGuire December 10, 2022
Obi Toppin Knicks injury kneecap knee

Obi Toppin, NBA Slam Dunk Contest Winner, Sidelined 2-3 Weeks

New York Knicks forward Obi Toppin, the 2022 NBA All-Star Weekend Slam Dunk Champion, will miss at least two to three weeks with a fractured kneecap. Toppin suffered the right kneecap injury during the Knicks victory over the Atlanta Hawks on Wednesday...

Pauly McGuire December 9, 2022
Joe Burrow Cincinnati Bengals NY Giants Best ATS record betting NFL

NFL Trends: Cincinnati Bengals, NY Giants Share Best Record Against Spread

Heading into Week 14 of the NFL season, the Cincinnati Bengals and New York Giants both have a 9-3 against the spread (ATS) record as the best betting teams in the league. The Detroit Lions, Dallas Cowboys, and Tennessee Titans have also...

Pauly McGuire December 7, 2022
Boston Celtics NBA championship odds high scoring Tatum

High-Scoring Boston Celtics First Team to Notch 20 Wins this Season

The Boston Celtics, powered by their high-octane offense, are the first team to win 20 games this season. With a 20-5 record, the Celtics are currently the betting favorite to win the 2022-23 NBA championship at +3300 odds, according to DraftKings. The...

Pauly McGuire December 6, 2022
Paolo Banchero Orlando Magic NBA Rookie Year Odds Bennedict Mathurin Jaden Ivey

NBA Awards: Paolo Banchero Heavy Favorite for Rookie of the Year

With the first quarter of the NBA season complete, Orlando Magic forward Paolo Banchero is the consensus favorite to win the 2022 NBA Rookie of the Year at -450 odds, according to a recent update by DraftKings. Shooting guard Bennedict Mathurin from...

Pauly McGuire December 4, 2022
DeMar DeRozan Nikola Vucevic Russell Westbrook trade rumors Chicago Bulls LA Lakers

LA Lakers Float Russell Westbrook Trade to Chicago Bulls

The Chicago Bulls look lost this season with an 8-13 record. Thus, the Bulls could blow up their team by dealing forward DeMar DeRozan and center Nikola Vucevic to the Los Angeles Lakers in a trade for point guard Russell Westbrook. Superstar...

Pauly McGuire December 4, 2022
Aaron Donald Matthew Stafford Los Angeles LA Rams Injury Out Week 13 Seahawks

LA Rams Matthew Stafford, Aaron Donald Both Out vs. Seattle Seahawks

The injury-riddled Los Angeles Rams host the Seattle Seahawks in a divisional battle on Sunday. But they will not have quarterback Matthew Stafford or defensive end Aaron Donald in the starting lineup. Donald suffered an ankle injury in Week 12's loss against...

Pauly McGuire December 3, 2022
John Collins Atlanta Hawks injury ankle trade rumors Suns Warriors 76ers Nets

Atlanta Hawks Forward John Collins Out 2 Weeks, Currently on Trade Block

Atlanta Hawks power forward John Collins could miss up to two weeks while recovering from an ankle injury. Despite his incapacitation, the Phoenix Suns and Golden State Warriors expressed interest in acquiring Collins in a trade with the Hawks. Collins sprained his...

Pauly McGuire December 2, 2022