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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

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
James Harden beard foot injury Philadelphia 76ers Houston Rockets return

The Beard Returns: Philadelphia 76ers’ James Harden Recovers from Foot Injury

Shooting guard James Harden is expected to return to the starting lineup for the Philadelphia 76ers on Monday after missing a month of action with a foot injury. The 76ers meet the Houston Rockets on Monday evening for the third and final...

Pauly McGuire December 3, 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
Sacramento Kings Best ATS betting NBA trend Sabonis

NBA Trends: Sacramento Kings Boast Top Betting Record

Through the first 20 games of the season, the high-scoring Sacramento Kings are the best betting team in the NBA, with a 13-7 record against the spread. The Kings are 11-9 overall, but among the top ATS teams in the league along...

Pauly McGuire December 2, 2022
John Collins Atlanta Hawks injury ankle trade rumors Suns Warriors 76ers Nets

Atlanta Hawks Forward John Collins Out 2 Weeks, Currently on Trade Block

Atlanta Hawks power forward John Collins could miss up to two weeks while recovering from an ankle injury. Despite his incapacitation, the Phoenix Suns and Golden State Warriors expressed interest in acquiring Collins in a trade with the Hawks. Collins sprained his...

Pauly McGuire December 2, 2022
Denver Broncos Hackett Wilson Trade Fade ATS

NFL Betting Trends: Fade the Low-Scoring Denver Broncos

The Denver Broncos are 3-8 and have a multitude of problems, including an incompetent rookie head coach, an ineffective offensive attack, injuries to numerous starters, and a blockbuster trade for quarterback Russell Wilson that looks like it blew up in their face....

Pauly McGuire December 1, 2022
Milwaukee Bucks Khris Middleton injury Returns Debut Season

Khris Middleton to Make Season Debut with Milwaukee Bucks

The Milwaukee Bucks are on the cusp of getting small forward Khris Middleton back in the starting lineup. He missed the first 20 games of the season while recovering from a wrist injury. Middleton could return to the starting five as early...

Pauly McGuire December 1, 2022
Kevin Durant Trade Rumors Brooklyn Nets Phoenix Suns Toronto Raptors Miami Heat Grizzlies 76ers Warriors

NBA Trade Rumors: Multiple Teams Pursuing Brooklyn’s Kevin Durant

Any team that adds Kevin Durant in a trade will become an instant betting favorite to win the 2022-23 NBA championship. But would the Brooklyn Nets seriously trade Durant to a title contender like the Phoenix Suns, Toronto Raptors, Philadelphia 76ers, Miami...

Pauly McGuire November 30, 2022