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Sean Chaffin

Sean Chaffin is an award-winning freelance writer, reporter, and editor in Crandall, Texas, and serves as site runner for USPoker.com and PokerScout.com. His work has appeared in numerous websites and publications, and he also serves as a senior editor for Casino Player and Strictly Slots magazines. His poker work also includes serving as a feature writer for the World Poker Tour. Sean has covered poker, gambling, and the casino industry for many years, but also writes about numerous other topics. Along with teaching writing and journalism for more than a decade, the Texas A&M University graduate has a deep background in newspaper and magazine publishing. Follow him on Twitter @PokerTraditions. For story tips, email him at [email protected]

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PokerStars NJSCOOP Launches in April with $1.2 Million Guaranteed

Sean Chaffin March 26, 2020 0 comments

Poker players self-quarantining in <a href="https://www.uspoker.com/new-jersey/">New Jersey</a> now have some extra poker to look forward to. <a href="https://www.uspoker.com/online/pokerstars/">PokerStars NJ</a> will be running the New...

Some news from the world of online poker.

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CHIP CHATTER: Big March Numbers, WSOP.com, Partypoker, PokerStars, Kenny Rogers, and More

Sean Chaffin March 25, 2020 0 comments

With the world facing the Coronavirus pandemic, poker players have headed indoors. Many are playing <a href="https://www.uspoker.com/online/">online poker</a> or waiting to the...

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POKER PLANS: A Quick Look at US Online Poker Events for Week of March 23 (UPDATED 3/25)

Sean Chaffin March 23, 2020 0 comments

Poker players <a href="https://www.pokerscout.com/world/">around the world</a> are shifting to <a href="https://www.uspoker.com/online/">real money online poker</a> in the wake of the Coronavirus pandemic. Players in the US have...

Brian Altman recently added a WSOP.com title to his massive year on the WPT.

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After Crushing WPT, Brian Altman Adds WSOP.com Circuit Ring in Vegas

Sean Chaffin March 19, 2020 0 comments

One cell phone, one <a href="https://www.uspoker.com/online/wsop/nv/">WSOP.com</a> online circuit ring. That’s how things played out for Brian Altman on Monday night after not leaving his home for...

The Coronavirus has led to the postponement and cancellation of numerous poker events.

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Coronavirus Leads to Casino Closings, Tournament Cancellations; Players Move Online

Sean Chaffin March 16, 2020 0 comments

The fate of numerous <a href="https://www.uspoker.com/online/">major poker events</a> continued to take shape over the weekend in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic. Tours and properties canceled...

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LIGHTS, CAMERA, ACTION: Michael Kaplan Discusses Poker, Writing, and the New Film Featuring Phil Ivey

Sean Chaffin February 28, 2020 0 comments

Poker is a popular genre for literature and film. That’s ranged from books like Al Alvarez’s The Biggest Game in Town<span style="font-weight:...

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WSOP 101: Series finalizes schedule, announces improved registration and payout efforts

Sean Chaffin February 27, 2020 0 comments

After weeks of releasing several events at a time, the <a href="https://www.uspoker.com/online/wsop/nv/">World Series of Poker</a> schedule was finalized on Feb. 27. The...

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CHIP CHATTER: Scheinberg, Poker Central, Zynga, WPT, High Stakes Poker, Jersey Numbers, More

Sean Chaffin February 20, 2020 0 comments

It’s cold outside, but there’s been plenty of heat in the poker world over the last month. That news ranges from new <a href="https://www.uspoker.com/blog/wpt-adds-to-us-television-presence-with-major-syndication-deal/27560/">TV deals</a><span style="font-weight:...

The WSOP recently announces 14 online bracelet events this summer.

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Going for the Gold: WSOP Announces 14 Online Bracelet Events this Summer

Sean Chaffin February 13, 2020 0 comments

As the <a href="https://www.uspoker.com/online/wsop/nv/">World Series of Poker</a> released its summer schedule sporadically over the last few weeks, one question remained. How many <a href="https://www.uspoker.com/online/">online...

Katie Stone spoke with USPoker about the growth on online poker in the US.

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On the Plus Side: Borgata’s Katie Stone Talks Online Poker, Industry Growth

Sean Chaffin February 10, 2020 0 comments

With a new year and some additional states legalizing <a href="https://www.uspoker.com/online/">online poker</a>, Borgata ambassador Katie Stone is optimistic. Along with state-by-state progress, some industry growth and...

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