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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

Christian Wood Lakers

L.A. Lakers Sign Forward Christian Wood to Two-Year Deal

Power forward Christian Wood has accepted a significant pay cut to join the Los Angeles Lakers and help them win an NBA championship. The Lakers and Chicago Bulls were both interested in adding Wood via free agency. The Bulls had the opportunity...

Pauly McGuire September 6, 2023
Rams Cooper Kupp

L.A. Rams Wide Receiver Cooper Kupp Seeks Second Opinion on Injury

Los Angeles Rams star wide receiver Cooper Kupp has reaggravated a hamstring injury, and he visited a specialist on Monday in search of a second opinion. Kupp is currently in Minnesota, where he's been since Monday, to undergo testing and additional imaging...

Pauly McGuire September 6, 2023
Travis Kelce Chiefs

Kansas City Chiefs Tight End Travis Kelce’s Injury Impacts Betting Market

Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce sustained a knee injury during Tuesday’s practice, which quickly impacted NFL betting markets. The defending Super Bowl champion Chiefs kick off the new NFL season on Thursday evening in Kansas City against the Detroit Lions....

Pauly McGuire September 5, 2023
Jalen Hurts Eagles NFC Championship

NFC Betting Preview: Super Bowl or Bust for the Philadelphia Eagles

The Philadelphia Eagles are the consensus favorite to win the NFC Championship in consecutive seasons at +250 odds. The Eagles, San Francisco 49ers, and Dallas Cowboys are the top betting favorites by the public heading into the start of the regular season....

Pauly McGuire September 5, 2023
Josh Allen Patrick Mahomes

AFC Betting Preview: Public Loves the Kansas City Chiefs, Cincinnati Bengals, and Buffalo Bills

The Kansas City Chiefs are the betting favorite, at +330 odds, to win the AFC Championship for a fourth time in the last five seasons. The Chiefs were AFC Champions three times since the 2019 season, with two Super Bowl victories. The...

Pauly McGuire September 5, 2023
Derek Carr Saints

NFC South: Wide Open Division in a Post-Tom Brady World

The New Orleans Saints enter this season as the betting favorite to win a lackluster NFC South at +105 odds, which is considered one of the weakest divisions in the NFL. The Atlanta Falcons are +200 odds to win the NFC South...

Pauly McGuire September 1, 2023
Jalen Hurts Eagles

NFC East Preview: Philadelphia Eagles Attempt Rare Division Repeat

The Philadelphia Eagles enter the regular season as the betting favorite to win the NFC East in consecutive years at -135 odds, which is much harder to achieve than you think. There hasn't been a repeat division winner in a hyper-competitive NFC...

Pauly McGuire August 29, 2023
Detroit Lions head coach Dan Campbell

NFC North: Detroit Lions Eye First Division Title in 30 Years

The Detroit Lions are the betting favorite to win the NFC North at +140 odds, and the defending division champion Minnesota Vikings aren't far behind at +290 odds. According to DraftKings' divisional futures, the NFC North is the tightest race in the...

Pauly McGuire August 29, 2023
Joe Burrow Bengals

AFC North Preview: Cincinnati Bengals Seek Smashmouth Three-Peat

The Cincinnati Bengals are the betting favorite at +140 odds to win a third consecutive AFC North division title. The Baltimore Ravens are +235 odds to win the NFC North and prevent a three-peat from the Bengals. The Cleveland Browns (+400) and...

Pauly McGuire August 28, 2023
Jaguars Trevor Lawrence

AFC South Preview: Jacksonville Jaguars on the Prowl

The Jacksonville Jaguars are once again the strongest team in a weak division. The Jaguars are the betting favorite at -155 odds to win the AFC South in consecutive seasons. The Jaguars moved on from their failed experiment with head coach Urban...

Pauly McGuire August 28, 2023