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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. 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]

The final 2021 WSOP Online Circuit series takes place in December with the Harrah’s Online Circuit Series set for Dec. 8-21 with $1 million guaranteed.

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WSOP.com Harrah’s Online Circuit Series Kicks Off This Week With $1M Guaranteed

Sean Chaffin December 6, 2021 0 comments

The final 2021 World Series of Poker Online Circuit series takes place in December. The Harrah’s Las Vegas Online Circuit Series from Dec. 8-21.

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Daniel Negreanu released a complete report last week detailing his profits from the 2021 WSOP including a nice six-figure profit.

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Dollars & Cents: Daniel Negreanu Details Financial Swings of a Poker Pro With Latest WSOP Report

Sean Chaffin December 1, 2021 0 comments

When it comes to wins and losses, Daniel Negreanu remains one of the most open players in the game. Discussing finances isn’t always the easiest topic,...

The World Series of Poker came to a close on Tuesday after almost eight weeks of action and some big names among the recent winners.

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WSOP Weekly: Series Wraps Up With Arieh Grabbing POY; Mateos, Other Big Names Win Titles

Sean Chaffin November 24, 2021 0 comments

The World Series of Poker came to a close on Tuesday after almost eight weeks of action. The late action included a major...

After battling for nine days, Germany’s Koray Aldemir emerged as the winner of the World Series of Poker Main Event on Wednesday.

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German Poker Pro Koray Aldemir Rides Big Chip Lead to WSOP Main Event Title, $8 Million Prize

Sean Chaffin November 18, 2021 0 comments

After battling for nine days, Germany’s Koray Aldemir emerged as the winner of the World Series of Poker Main Event on Wednesday. The...

The World Series of Poker Main Event has reached the final table with Germany’s Koray Aldemir holding a massive chip lead.

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WSOP Main Event Reaches Final Three Players; Series Announces Move to Vegas Strip in 2022

Sean Chaffin November 17, 2021 0 comments

The World Series of Poker Main Event has reached the final table with Germany’s Koray Aldemir (pictured above)holding a massive chip lead. The...

The WSOP Main Event reached the final table on Tuesday with Germany's Koray Aldemir holding a commanding chip stack.

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WSOP Weekly: Main Event Reaches Final Nine; Germany’s Koray Aldemir Holds Massive Chip Lead

Sean Chaffin November 16, 2021 0 comments

After seven days of action, the World Series of Poker Main Event reached the final table in Tuesday’s early morning hours in Las Vegas. The final...

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WSOP Update: Moneymaker Scoring Big in Main Event; Monnette, Racener Seek Bracelet

Sean Chaffin November 12, 2021 0 comments

All the poker world’s attention has shifted to the World Series of Poker Main Event over the last week and a familiar name is among the...

Former Main Event champion Joe Hachem is among those with a. big stack advancing to Day 2 in the WSOP Main Event.

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WSOP Weekly: Joe Hachem Builds a Big Stack; Josh Arieh Wins Again; Complete Main Event Breakdown & More

Sean Chaffin November 9, 2021 0 comments

The Main Event action continues this week at the World Series of Poker in Las Vegas. Plenty of big names have advanced with one more starting...

The WSOP Main Event kicked off Thursday with poker legend Doyle Brunson advancing to Day 2. Here's a look at some headlines from the series.

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WSOP Update: Doyle Brunson Advances in Main Event; Gerhart Wins Second Bracelet of Series

Sean Chaffin November 5, 2021 0 comments

After more than a month of tournaments, the $10,000 Main Event got underway on Thursday at the World Series of Poker. The first flight attracted plenty...

The $10,000 Limit 2-7 Lowball Triple Draw Championship was Brian Yoon's "main event" and her certainly made it count.

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Triple Draw Titan: Brian Yoon Discusses Winning Fourth WSOP Bracelet, Deuce to Seven, Flying Under the Radar

Sean Chaffin November 3, 2021 0 comments

A Deuce to Seven title may not bring the glamour of other major events at the World Series of Poker. Brian Yoon not only craved a...

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