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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

Ben Simmons Yuta Watanabe return injury Brooklyn Nets

Ben Simmons, Yuta Watanabe Return to Brooklyn Nets this Weekend

Point guard Ben Simmons will return to the Brooklyn Nets on Friday after missing the last two weeks with a calf injury. Sharpshooting small forward Yuta Watanabe missed eight games with a hamstring injury, and he’s eyeing a return this weekend as...

Pauly McGuire December 8, 2022
Von Miller ACL knee injury Out Season Buffalo Bills

Buffalo Bills Lose Von Miller to Season-Ending ACL Surgery

The Buffalo Bills thought that linebacker Von Miller partially tore his MCL joint in his right knee during a Thanksgiving victory against the Detroit Lions. But an exploratory surgery today revealed that Miller suffered a torn ACL injury. Miller will miss the...

Pauly McGuire December 7, 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
Carolina Panthers cut release quarterback Baker Mayfield 49ers

Carolina Panthers Cut Baker Mayfield, San Francisco 49ers Not Interested

The Carolina Panthers released quarterback Baker Mayfield after he struggled this season. Although the short-handed San Francisco 49ers lost starting quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo to a season-ending foot injury on Sunday, all signs suggest they won't pursue Mayfield. If Mayfield clears waivers, the...

Pauly McGuire December 6, 2022
Lamar Jackson knee injury Baltimore Ravens Tyler Huntley Denver Broncos

Baltimore Ravens QB Lamar Jackson Exits Week 13 with Knee Injury

A left knee injury sent Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson to the locker room in the first half. But backup Tyler Huntley led the Ravens to a 10-9 comeback victory against the Denver Broncos. The war of attrition continued in the NFL,...

Pauly McGuire December 5, 2022
San Francisco 49ers quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo foor injury Brock Purdy

San Francisco 49ers QB Jimmy Garoppolo Out for Season with Fractured Foot

The San Francisco 49ers defeated the Miami Dolphins in Week 13 despite losing quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo to a season-ending foot injury. Garoppolo fractured his left foot after he was sacked in the first quarter. He will undergo surgery and miss the remainder...

Pauly McGuire December 5, 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