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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

Bobby Portis Milwaukee Bucks Knee Injury

Milwaukee Bucks Center/Forward Bobby Portis Out with Injury

The Milwaukee Bucks have discovered that big man Bobby Portis will miss multiple weeks with a right knee injury. Portis suffered the injury against the Detroit Pistons when an opponent fell into his right knee. Portis seemed unfazed by the incident and...

Pauly McGuire January 26, 2023
Steven Adams PCL knee injury Memphis Grizzlies Out Update

Memphis Grizzlies Center Steven Adams, NBA’s Top Offensive Rebounder, Out 3-5 Weeks

The Memphis Grizzlies incurred a huge blow when center Steven Adams sustained a right knee injury over the weekend, and they'll lose the NBA's best offensive rebounder for multiple weeks. Adams went down with the injury on Sunday night when the Phoenix...

Pauly McGuire January 25, 2023
Zion Williamson Injury Update New Orleans Pelicans hamstring out

New Orleans Pelicans Big Man Zion Williamson Out for at Least Two More Weeks

The New Orleans Pelicans will have to wait at least two more weeks before they get power forward Zion Williamson back in the lineup. That's while their leading scorer nurses a right hamstring injury. What a difference one player makes. In late...

Pauly McGuire January 25, 2023
Kansas City Chiefs AFC Championship Cincinnati Bengals Betting Point Spread Line Home Dog Favorite

Kansas City Chiefs Now a Home Dog in AFC Championship

If you follow the money, all of the early action on the AFC Championship has been on the Cincinnati Bengals, who are now the betting favorite with a point spread of -2.5. The Kansas City Chiefs are a home underdog at +2.5...

Pauly McGuire January 24, 2023
LeBron James Los Angeles Lakers NBA scoring title record break Kareem Abdul-Jabbar

Prop Bets: When Will LeBron James Break the NBA Scoring Record?

LeBron James from the Los Angeles Lakers needs only 224 more points to pass Kareem Abdul-Jabbar for the all-time NBA scoring record, and needs approximately nine games to achieve the epic feat. DraftKings has a prop bet where you can wager against...

Pauly McGuire January 24, 2023
Rui Hachimura Washington Wizards trade Los Angeles LA Lakers Kendrick Nunn

Washington Wizards Trade Rui Hachimura to Los Angeles Lakers for Kendrick Nunn

The Los Angeles Lakers acquired forward Rui Hachimura from the Washington Wizards in a trade for guard Kendrick Nunn and three second-round draft picks. The Lakers and Wizards made the first noteworthy deal with the NBA deadline only two and a half...

Pauly McGuire January 24, 2023
Philadelphia Eagles Kansas City Chiefs Super Bowl 57 Odds LVII Update Cincinnati Bengals San Francisco 49ers

Super Bowl LVII Betting: Kansas City Chiefs, Philadelphia Eagles Cofavorites Among Final Four

Heading into the conference championships next weekend, the Kansas City Chiefs and the Philadelphia Eagles are cofavorites to win Super Bowl LVII at +260 odds. The final four teams are in a tight race, according to DraftKings’ NFL futures board, considering the...

Pauly McGuire January 23, 2023
Patrick Mahomes Kansas City Chiefs injury ankle Jaguars AFC playoffs

Kansas City Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes Sustains High Ankle Sprain in Victory

Despite sustaining a right ankle injury in the AFC Divisional Round, hobbled quarterback Patrick Mahomes led the #1 Kansas City Chiefs to a 27-20 victory against the #4 Jacksonville Jaguars on Saturday. The Chiefs advanced to the AFC Championship game for a...

Pauly McGuire January 23, 2023
Jayson Tatum Boston Celtics championship odds midseason NBA 2023 warriors nets bucks grizzlies nuggets 76ers

NBA Midseason Odds: Boston Celtics Consensus Title Favorites

The Boston Celtics were one of three cofavorites at +600 to win the 2022-23 NBA championship before the season began. And they're still the consensus favorite to win the title at +350 odds after they passed the mid-season mark. The trade deadline...

Pauly McGuire January 22, 2023
Anthony Davis Los Angeles Lakers foot injury could return

Anthony Davis Could Return to the Los Angeles Lakers This Week

Center Anthony Davis missed the last 18 games with the Los Angeles Lakers because of a right foot injury. But ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski recently reported that Davis could return to action as early as this week. Davis has been spotted at the...

Pauly McGuire January 22, 2023