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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

Tyrese Maxey foot injury philadelphia 76ers

Philadelphia 76ers Point Guard Tyrese Maxey to Miss 3-4 Weeks

The Philadelphia 76ers have lost another vital starter and playmaker. Point guard Tyrese Maxey exited Friday night's game against the Milwaukee Bucks with a left foot injury. The Bucks fouled Maxey during a fast break attempt late in the second quarter. Maxey...

Pauly McGuire November 21, 2022
Ja Morant ankle injury Memphis Grizzlies

Ja Morant Sprains Ankle, Memphis Grizzlies Down Another Starter

The Memphis Grizzlies are the second-best team in the Western Conference through the first 16 games of the season. But they lost another starter to an injury when All-Star point guard Ja Morant suffered a left ankle injury on Friday evening. Morant...

Pauly McGuire November 20, 2022
Baker Mayfield Carolina Panthers QB Ravens Starting Starter PJ Walker injury

Carolina Panthers QB Baker Mayfield to Start in Week 11, PJ Walker Out

Quarterback Baker Mayfield returns to the starting lineup for the Carolina Panthers this Sunday against the Baltimore Ravens. That's because QB PJ Walker suffered an ankle injury during their last game. The Panthers won a gritty divisional battle against the Atlanta Falcons...

Pauly McGuire November 17, 2022
LaMelo Ball Charlotte Hornets ankle injury fan

Charlotte Hornets’ LaMelo Ball Steps on Fan, Reinjures Ankle

Charlotte Hornets point guard LaMelo Ball missed the first 13 games of the regular season with a sprained ankle injury. He reinjured the same ankle Wednesday night while chasing down a loose ball against the Indiana Pacers. Late in the fourth quarter,...

Pauly McGuire November 17, 2022
Nikola Jokic Denver Nuggets out COVID health safety protocols Knicks

Denver Nuggets Center Nikola Jokic Enters Health and Safety Protocols

The Denver Nuggets won't have starting center Nikola Jokic in the lineup Wednesday night against the New York Knicks. That's because the two-time reigning MVP entered the NBA's COVID health and safety protocols on Tuesday. The Nuggets (9-4) opened as a -9...

Pauly McGuire November 16, 2022
Julius Randle New York Knicks Miami Heat trade rumors

NBA Rumors: New York Knicks, Miami Heat Consider Trade for Julius Randle

The latest trade rumors coming out of Gotham suggest that the New York Knicks are looking to deal power forward Julius Randle to the Miami Heat. The Knicks are 6-7 and embarking on a five-game road trip against Western Conference teams. But...

Pauly McGuire November 15, 2022
Desmond Bane Injury Memphis Grizzlies toe

Memphis Grizzlies Lose Sniper Desmond Bane for 2-3 Weeks

The Memphis Grizzlies won't have shooting guard Desmond Bane in the lineup for the next two to three weeks while he recovers from a big toe injury. Bane suffered the injury on Friday evening against the Minnesota Timberwolves. The Grizzlies defeated the...

Pauly McGuire November 15, 2022
Miami Heat Center Omer Yurtseven Turkey injury surgery ankle

Miami Heat Center Omer Yurtseven Out Until March After Surgery

Omer Yurtseven, the backup center on the Miami Heat, underwent surgery this week to repair a lingering left ankle injury. He’s expected to miss at least three months of action and the Heat are now looking to add a big man through...

Pauly McGuire November 14, 2022
Cooper Kupp Los Angeles Rams Ankle Injury

LA Rams Punctuate Dismal Season with Cooper Kupp Injury

The Los Angeles Rams saw their chances to repeat as Super Bowl champions seriously diminish on Sunday. They lost wide receiver Cooper Kupp to a right ankle injury during a heartbreaking loss against the Arizona Cardinals. The Rams fell to 3-6 on...

Pauly McGuire November 14, 2022
Kyler Murray hamstring injury Arizona Cardinals Matthew Stafford concussion Rams

Quarterbacks Matthew Stafford, Kyler Murray, Josh Allen Could Miss Week 10

Three starting quarterbacks might not play in Week 10 because of injuries, including Matthew Stafford (concussion) from the Los Angeles Rams, Kyler Murray (hamstring) from the Arizona Cardinals, and Josh Allen (elbow) from the Buffalo Bills. The Los Angeles Rams (3-5) and...

Pauly McGuire November 12, 2022