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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

Zion Williamson hamstring injury New Orleans Pelicans

Zion Williamson Out Three Weeks, New Orleans Pelicans’ Futures Dip

New Orleans Pelicans power forward Zion Williamson sustained a right hamstring injury against the Philadelphia 76ers on Monday. That sent a ripple through the NBA futures market, because he will miss at least three weeks of action. The short-handed Pelicans were already...

Pauly McGuire January 4, 2023
Josh Dobbs starting quarterback Tennessee Titans Jacksonville Jaguars AFC South title Week 18

Tennessee Titans to Start QB Josh Dobbs in AFC South Showdown

The AFC South title and a trip to the playoffs is at stake this weekend when the Jacksonville Jaguars host the Tennessee Titans. Josh Dobbs will start for the Titans at quarterback in Week 18, as the third-stringer replaces injured starter Ryan...

Pauly McGuire January 3, 2023
Miami Dolphins QB Teddy Brdgewater break pinkie finger Skylar Thompson Jets injury

Miami Dolphins Wild Card Berth at Stake, QB Teddy Bridgewater Breaks Finger

The Miami Dolphins are fighting for an AFC wild card berth and might have a third-string quarterback in the final game of the season. That's because backup quarterback Teddy Bridgewater suffered a finger injury in Week 17. Bridgewater broke the pinkie finger...

Pauly McGuire January 3, 2023
Rudy Goobert Minnesota Timberwolves losing streak

Minnesota Timberwolves Begin New Year Amidst Skid, Consider Lineup Change

The Minnesota Timberwolves lost six games in the row, but enter 2023 with a specific goal to end their losing streak and regain control in the second half of the season. With a 16-21 record, the Timberwolves are in 11th place in...

Pauly McGuire January 2, 2023
Luka Doncic Dalas Mavericks Mavs winning streak scoring

Dallas Mavericks Win Six in a Row, Luka Dončić’s Torrid Scoring Continues

Luka Dončić from the Dallas Mavericks has been on a scoring tear by dropping 50 or more points in three out of his last five games. His scoring surge coincided with a six-game winning streak for the Mavs, who recently moved into fourth...

Pauly McGuire January 2, 2023
Devin Booker Phoenix Suns Injury Groin

Phoenix Suns Leading Scorer Devin Booker Out 4 Weeks

The Phoenix Suns will not have shooting guard Devin Booker in the lineup for at least the next four weeks while he recovers from a groin injury. The Suns will reevaluate Booker in four weeks, but he could miss more time with...

Pauly McGuire December 30, 2022
Tua Tagovailoa Miami Dolphins

Miami Dolphins QB Tua Tagovailoa Enters Concussion Protocol… Again

Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa is being treated for yet another concussion after he banged his head during a game against the Green Bay Packers on Christmas. Tagovailoa played the entire game for the Dolphins during a 26-20 loss against the Packers....

Pauly McGuire December 27, 2022
Nathaniel Hackett Denver Broncos fired head coach Rams Christmas

Denver Broncos Fire Head Coach Nathaniel Hackett After Ugly Christmas Loss

The Denver Broncos looked like they gave up as a team during a 51-14 blowout against the Los Angeles Rams on Christmas, so the Broncos fired head coach Nathaniel Hackett. Assistant coach Jerry Rosburg was named interim head coach for the final...

Pauly McGuire December 27, 2022
New Orleans Pelicans Zion Williamson COVID health safety protocols returns

Zion Williamson Clears Health and Safety Protocols, Rejoins the New Orleans Pelicans

The New Orleans Pelicans played two games last week without power forward Zion Williamson in the lineup. That's after he entered the NBA's COVID health and safety protocols. He's now cleared to play in Monday night's game against the Indiana Pacers. The...

Pauly McGuire December 26, 2022
Trace McSorley Arizona Cardinals quarterback Christmas Bucs McCoy concussion

Arizona Cardinals Lose Another Quarterback, Trace McSorley Gets First Start on Christmas

The Arizona Cardinals can't catch a break in the injury department, and have no choice except to start third-string quarterback Trace McSorley against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Christmas night. Colt McCoy hasn't cleared the concussion protocol, so McSorley is the next...

Pauly McGuire December 23, 2022