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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

Josh McDaniels fired Raiders

Las Vegas Raiders Fire Head Coach Josh McDaniels Amid Season Struggles

The Las Vegas Raiders cleaned house late on Tuesday evening. They fired head coach Josh McDaniels, general manager Dave Ziegler, and offensive coordinator Mick Lombardi. The Raiders are 3-5 and currently tied for last place in the AFC West. They were 3-3...

Pauly McGuire November 1, 2023
Kirk Cousins injury

Minnesota Vikings Lose Kirk Cousins for Season, Add Joshua Dobbs in Trade

Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins sustained a season-ending injury on Sunday. Two days later, the Vikings acquired quarterback Josh Dobbs in a trade with the Arizona Cardinals. Cousins went down with a torn Achilles in the fourth quarter of a victory against...

Pauly McGuire October 31, 2023
Clippers Trade James Harden

Philadelphia 76ers Finally Trade Unhappy James Harden

Several months of drama and speculation have ended, as the Los Angeles Clippers have acquired shooting guard James Harden in a trade with the Philadelphia 76ers. In addition to Harden, the Clippers will add small forward P.J. Tucker and power forward Filip...

Pauly McGuire October 31, 2023
Joel Embiid Julius Randle

New York Knicks Float Trade Offer for Philadelphia 76ers Center Joel Embiid

Although Joel Embiid from the Philadelphia 76ers hasn't requested a trade, the New York Knicks floated a possible package for the reigning MVP that includes three starters and multiple first-round draft picks. The Knicks are willing to trade power forward Julius Randle,...

Pauly McGuire October 27, 2023
49ers Brock Purdy Concussion

San Francisco 49ers Quarterback Brock Purdy Enters Concussion Protocol

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy sustained a head injury in a loss against the Minnesota Vikings on Monday Night Football. Backup quarterback Sam Darnold will start for the 49ers this Sunday if Purdy doesn't clear concussion protocol in time. The 49ers...

Pauly McGuire October 26, 2023
Will Levis Titans

Tennessee Titans Rookie Quarterback Will Levis Expects to Start Week 8

The Tennessee Titans lost starting quarterback Ryan Tannehill to an ankle injury two weeks ago. Now, rookie backup Will Levis expects to get his first start for the Titans in Week 8, when they host the Atlanta Falcons. The Titans (2-4) had...

Pauly McGuire October 25, 2023
Damian Lillard Milwaukee Bucks

NBA Season Begins with Milwaukee Bucks and Boston Celtics as Title Favorites

The NBA regular season tips off Tuesday night, as the Denver Nuggets begin their title defense. Meanwhile, the Boston Celtics and Milwaukee Bucks are betting cofavorites to win the NBA championship at +400 odds. The Nuggets are +550 odds to repeat, and...

Pauly McGuire October 24, 2023
Grizzlies Steven Adams

Memphis Grizzlies Center Steven Adams to Miss Entire Season

The NBA season has yet to tip off, and we already have the first major casualty. Memphis Grizzlies center Steven Adams will miss the entire season while recovering from surgery to fix a lingering right knee injury. Adams, 30, missed 40 games...

Pauly McGuire October 23, 2023
Tyson Bagent Bears

Las Vegas Raiders and Chicago Bears May Start Rookie Quarterbacks in Week 7

Quarterbacks Jimmy Garoppolo (back injury) from the Las Vegas Raiders and Justin Fields (dislocated thumb) from the Chicago Bears will not start for their respective teams when they meet at Soldier Field in Week 7. Two rookie quarterbacks might start for the...

Pauly McGuire October 20, 2023
Trevor Lawrence knee injury

Jacksonville Jaguars Quarterback Trevor Lawrence Questionable for Week 7

The Jacksonville Jaguars listed quarterback Trevor Lawrence as questionable on the injury report ahead of a Thursday Night Football matchup against the New Orleans Saints. Lawrence is currently day-to-day with a left knee injury, and he'll be a game-time decision in New Orleans....

Pauly McGuire October 19, 2023