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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

NBA Losing streaks San Antonio Spurs New Orleans Pelicans

NBA Western Conference Teams Seek to End Losing Steaks

A pair of Western Conference teams are stuck in losing streaks as the NBA season enters February. The New Orleans Pelicans (26-26) are desperate to avoid a double-digit losing streak after losing nine games in a row. Meanwhile, the San Antonio Spurs...

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
Michell Yeoh Everything Everywhere All at Once 2023 Odds Oscars Best Picture Acaddemy Awards Banshees

‘Everything Everywhere All at Once’ Leads Oscars Best Picture Race

Ten films were nominated for Best Picture at the 95th Academy Awards. Everything Everywhere All at Once is the betting favorite at -200 odds to win Best Picture at the 2023 Oscars, according to DraftKings. The Banshees of Inisherin is a close...

Pauly McGuire January 29, 2023
Kansas City Chiefs AFC Championship Travis Kelce TE injury back spasms tight end Bengals

Kansas City Chiefs Injury Report: Tight End Travis Kelce Questionable

The Kansas City Chiefs have listed tight end Travis Kelce as questionable on the injury report. But he's expected to start against the Cincinnati Bengals in the AFC Championship. The #1 Chiefs host the #3 Cincinnati Bengals in a rematch of last...

Pauly McGuire January 29, 2023
Luka Dončić ankle injury Dallas Mavericks Mavs sprained

Dallas Mavericks All-Star Luka Dončić Day-to-Day After First Scoreless Game

The Dallas Mavericks saw their entire season flash before their eyes when All-Star point guard Luka Dončić sustained a left ankle injury against the Phoenix Suns. Less than three minutes into the first quarter, Dončić drove to the basket and tried to...

Pauly McGuire January 28, 2023
Jalen Hurts Super Bowl odds Mahomes Burrow Purdy 57 LVII betting favorite

Super Bowl LVII MVP Odds: Jalen Hurts the Early Betting Favorite

The starting quarterbacks from the final four teams vying for spots in Super Bowl LVII are betting favorites to win the MVP. Jalen Hurts from the Philadelphia Eagles is the consensus favorite to win the Super Bowl MVP at +300 odds, followed...

Pauly McGuire January 28, 2023
Nathaniel Hackett Aaron Rodgers New York Jets offensive coordinator OC new

New York Jets Hire Nathaniel Hackett, Fueling Aaron Rodgers Trade Rumors

The New York Jets gambled when they hired ex-Denver Broncos head coach Nathaniel Hackett as their new offensive coordinator. The Jets hope that hiring Hackett will entice Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers to force a trade to Gang Green to play...

Pauly McGuire January 27, 2023