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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

Bengals Tee Higgins injury

Cincinnati Bengals Wide Receiver Tee Higgins to Miss Week 10

Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Tee Higgins will sit out Sunday's game against the Houston Texans due to a hamstring injury. Higgins was already nursing a fractured rib, but the Bengals listed him as "out" according to the latest injury report. Wide receivers...

Pauly McGuire November 10, 2023
Cardinals Kyler Murray

Arizona Cardinals Quarterback Kyler Murray Returns from ACL Injury

Kyler Murray expects to start his first game of the season at quarterback for the Arizona Cardinals this weekend after recovering from a serious knee injury. The Cardinals (1-8) host the Atlanta Falcons (4-5) on Sunday. Even with Murray expected to play...

Pauly McGuire November 10, 2023
Jamal Murray Nuggets

Denver Nuggets Guard Jamal Murray Out Multiple Weeks

The Denver Nuggets won't have All-Star point guard Jamal Murray for the rest of the month because of a right hamstring injury. The Nuggets are currently 8-1 and have the best record in the NBA to start the season. They have a...

Pauly McGuire November 9, 2023
Zach Wilson Jets

NFL Betting Trends: Primetime Points “Unders” Now 22-7

NFL offenses are struggling this season, with numerous quarterback injuries and teams having no choice but to start a backup. As a result, bettors have found success backing the "under" in points totals wagers through the first nine weeks of the season....

Pauly McGuire November 8, 2023
Carson Wentz

Los Angeles Rams Add Free Agent Quarterback Carson Wentz

The Los Angeles Rams signed veteran quarterback Carson Wentz to bolster their roster after Matthew Stafford sustained a thumb injury in Week 8. Wentz was the most notable free agent who had yet to sign with a team this season. The Rams...

Pauly McGuire November 8, 2023
Eagles TE Dallas Goedert injury

Philadelphia Eagles Tight End Dallas Goedert to Miss Multiple Games

Philadelphia Eagles tight end Dallas Goedert sustained a forearm injury on Sunday in a 28-23 victory against the Dallas Cowboys. Goedert went down in the third quarter after he hauled in a 28-yard completion. Cowboys safety Markquese Bell tackled Goedert but fell...

Pauly McGuire November 7, 2023
Giants Daniel Jones injury

New York Giants Quarterback Daniel Jones Suffers Season-Ending Injury

The New York Giants have lost quarterback Daniel Jones to a season-ending knee injury, which occurred in a blowout loss against the Las Vegas Raiders on Sunday. Jones underwent an MRI on Monday that confirmed a torn ACL in his right knee....

Pauly McGuire November 6, 2023
CJ McCollum Pelicans

New Orleans Pelicans Guard CJ McCollum Out Indefinitely

New Orleans Pelicans shooting guard CJ McCollum has sustained a right lung injury, and he's out indefinitely. McCollum, 32, was diagnosed with a small pneumothorax, otherwise known as a collapsed lung, on Sunday. The source of the injury is unknown, but McCollum...

Pauly McGuire November 6, 2023
Falcons Taylor Heinicke

Atlanta Falcons Switch Quarterbacks, Taylor Heinicke to Start in Week 9

Backup quarterback Taylor Heinicke will start for the Atlanta Falcons this week after they benched starter Desmond Ridder. The Falcons (4-4) are tied for first place in the NFC South with the New Orleans Saints. Head coach Arthur Smith made the command...

Pauly McGuire November 3, 2023
Raiders Aidan O'Connell

Las Vegas Raiders to Start Rookie QB Aidan O’Connell, Jimmy G Benched

The Las Vegas Raiders have benched starting quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo in favor of rookie backup Aidan O'Connell. The Raiders (3-5) host the New York Giants (2-6) on Sunday. O'Connell will start for a second time this season. When Garoppolo sustained a concussion...

Pauly McGuire November 2, 2023