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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

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UConn Opens as a Favorite Against San Diego State in NCAA Championship Game

Two teams remain in the hunt for the March Madness men's college basketball championship, and #4 UConn squares off against #5 San Diego State in the final on Monday evening in Houston, Texas. UConn is currently a 7.5-point betting favorite over San...

Pauly McGuire April 2, 2023
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New York Mets Starter Justin Verlander Begins Season on the IL

Justin Verlander had yet to take the mound for the New York Mets before injury fears became reality. They placed the future Hall of Famer on the injury list with a muscle strain. The 40-year-old Verlander joined the Mets in free agency...

Pauly McGuire March 31, 2023
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Sacramento Kings Clinch First Playoff Berth Since 2006

The Sacramento Kings ended the longest playoff drought in American sports when they clinched a berth to the 2023 NBA playoffs. The Kings failed to qualify for the playoffs in 16 consecutive seasons, but are returning to the postseason for the first...

Pauly McGuire March 30, 2023
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Houston Astros Seek Rare Back-to-Back World Series Championships

After a long winter without baseball, spring training is over and Opening Day is upon us. The Houston Astros are the betting favorite to win the World Series in consecutive seasons at +600 odds. But the Astros are fighting against an MLB...

Pauly McGuire March 29, 2023
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Quarterback Lamar Jackson Requests Trade from the Baltimore Ravens

The Baltimore Ravens and quarterback Lamar Jackson have reached a stalemate in contract extension negotiations, so Jackson has requested a trade. The Indianapolis Colts and Atlanta Falcons are front- runners to land Jackson in a trade, which the Ravens could expedite with...

Pauly McGuire March 28, 2023
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March Madness: UConn Leads 2023 Final Four as the Betting Favorite

In one of the most exciting and electric NCAA men's college basketball tournaments in the last 25 years, the 2023 Final Four is set. UConn is DraftKings' betting favorite to win the "March Madness" championship at -125 odds, and the Huskies are...

Pauly McGuire March 27, 2023
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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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March Madness: Princeton and FAU are Long Shots in the Sweet 16

Only 16 teams remain in the 2023 NCAA men's college basketball tournament. Heading into the Sweet 16, Florida Atlantic University (FAU) and Princeton are the betting long shots on DraftKings' college basketball futures board to win the “March Madness" championship. Princeton has...

Pauly McGuire March 23, 2023
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NBA Futures: Milwaukee Bucks Pass the Boston Celtics as Title Favorite

For only the second time since the season began, the Boston Celtics are no longer the betting favorite to win the 2022-23 NBA championship. The Milwaukee Bucks are the new consensus favorite to win the NBA title at +330 odds, moving ahead...

Pauly McGuire March 22, 2023
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Los Angeles Clippers Concerned By Paul George Injury

The Los Angeles Clippers are worried they could miss the playoffs after their leading scorer and shooting guard Paul George sustained a right leg injury against the Oklahoma City Thunder. The injury occurred with less than five minutes remaining in the fourth...

Pauly McGuire March 22, 2023