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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

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

AFC East Odds: Buffalo Bills Favorites Over First Place Miami Dolphins

The AFC East division title is still wide open heading into Week 11 of the NFL season. The Buffalo Bills are the betting favorite to win the AFC East at -185 odds, according to a recent update by DraftKings. The Miami Dolphins...

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
Greek Freak Jrue Holiday Milwaukee Bucks Injury Out Spurs Giannis Antetokounmpo

Milwaukee Bucks’ Starters Giannis Antetokounmpo, Jrue Holiday to Sit Out Consecutive Games

The Milwaukee Bucks are the best team in the NBA, now with a 10-1 record. But power forward Giannis "Greek Freak" Antetokounmpo and point guard Jrue Holiday won't suit up for the second game in a row, because both starters continue to...

Pauly McGuire November 11, 2022
Jacques Vaughn Brooklyn Nets head coach

Brooklyn Nets Don’t Hire Ime Udoka, Jacques Vaughn Named Head Coach

Despite heavy rumors that the Brooklyn Nets were close to hiring Ime Udoka as their new head coach, the Nets promoted interim head coach Jacques Vaughn by naming him the full-time head coach. The Nets are mitigating numerous PR disasters since the...

Pauly McGuire November 10, 2022
LeBron James Groin Injury Los Angeles Lakers Clippers

LeBron James Exits with Groin Injury, LA Lakers Lose Again

In the battle of professional basketball supremacy in Los Angeles, the Clippers defeated the Lakers on Wednesday night by 14 points. The Lakers slipped to 2-9 on the season, but they're way more concerned with the health of LeBron James, who exited...

Pauly McGuire November 10, 2022
NFL Coach of the Year Odds Nick Sirianni Eagles Brian Daboll Giants Vikings Kevin O'Connell

NFL Coach of the Year Odds: Nick Sirianni, Kevin O’Connell Favorites

Nine weeks into the NFL season, Nick Sirianni from the undefeated Philadelphia Eagles is the betting favorite to win the Coach of the Year at -135 odds, according to a recent update from DraftKings. Kevin O'Connell from the Minnesota Vikings (+650 odds),...

Pauly McGuire November 9, 2022
Georgetown Coppin State losing streak Hoyas Patrick Ewing

Georgetown Hoyas End 21-Game Losing Streak with OT Win

Patrick Ewing and the Georgetown Hoyas won their season opener with a 99-89 victory in overtime against Coppin State to snap a 21-game losing streak. Ewing and Georgetown won their first game since late December last season when they defeated Howard on...

Pauly McGuire November 9, 2022