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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]

A geolocation error shut down the country's online poker operators for an our on Oct. 23.

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GAME OFF: Geolocation Error Briefly Locks Out US Online Poker Players

Sean Chaffin October 23, 2020 0 comments

A geolocation error briefly affected all three legal <a href="https://www.uspoker.com/online/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">American online poker</a> operators on Thursday. The service errors caused some players to be...

WSOP.com is expected to launch soon in Pennsylvania.

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DELAYED: WSOP.com in Pennsylvania Now Not Expected Until 2021 (Updated Oct. 21)

Sean Chaffin October 19, 2020 0 comments

* Updating an earlier version of this story. After <a href="https://www.uspoker.com/online/us-888poker/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">888poker</a> was recently approved by the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board (PGCB), a...

The Borgata will become the first live poker room in New Jersey to reopen.

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SHUFFLE UP & DEAL: New Jersey Live Poker Returns Next Week at Borgata

Sean Chaffin October 15, 2020 0 comments

With the announcement this week that <a href="https://www.uspoker.com/blog/first-pa-poker-room-set-to-reopen-friday/31539/">Pennsylvania is seeing poker rooms reopen</a>, New Jersey players have also received some good news. The first of the...

Pennsylvania's first poker room reopens on Friday.

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GETTING CLOSE: First Pennsylvania Poker Room Set to Reopen Friday

Sean Chaffin October 13, 2020 0 comments

Live poker has been on hold for months in Pennsylvania but that may be changing soon. The first of the state’s live poker rooms is expected...

The matchup between Daniel Negreanu and Doug Polk is set to begin Nov. 1.

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READY TO RUMBLE: Negreanu-Polk High Stakes Showdown Cranks Up Nov. 1 on WSOP.com

Sean Chaffin October 8, 2020 0 comments

Place the bets and mark the calendar. More details look to be set, the heads-up matchup between Daniel Negreanu and Doug Polk looks set to begin...

Mike Postle has filed a $330 million lawsuit against critics alleging he cheated.

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CARDS IN THE COURTROOM: Defamation Attorney Helps Analyze Postle Cardroom Controversy Lawsuit

Sean Chaffin October 6, 2020 0 comments

The Mike Postle cardroom controversy seemed to be over after the recent dismissal of a lawsuit seeking reimbursement for losses by players involved. However, Postle has...

The US online poker industry received some good news last week in Michigan and Pennsylvania.

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ON A ROLL: US Online Poker Receives Good News in Pennsylvania, Michigan

Sean Chaffin October 5, 2020 0 comments

The US online poker market received some nice news in two legal states last week. The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board (PGCB) approved 888 Holdings for an...

Phil Hellmuth played a major role in the upcoming Rush Street Interactive/dMY merger.

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BIG DEAL: Phil Hellmuth Discusses His Role in Rush Street Deal Including Possible Online Poker Launch

Sean Chaffin October 1, 2020 0 comments

<a href="https://www.playpennsylvania.com/casinos/rivers/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Rush Street Interactive</a> has been a leader in US online gaming and recently announced a merger with dMY Technology Group. The deal...

PokerStars founder Isai Scheinberg was sentenced to time served and a $30,000 fine.

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SETTLED: PokerStars Founder Isai Scheinberg Sentenced to Time Served, $30K Fine

Sean Chaffin September 24, 2020 0 comments

Efforts to prosecute <a href="https://www.pokerscout.com/reviews/pokerstars/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">PokerStars</a> founder Isai Scheinberg came to a close on Wednesday. After a 2011 indictment following Black Friday, Scheinberg was...

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CHIP CHATTER – Negreanu-Polk, Hellmuth-Esfandiari, Final WSOP Online Bracelet Winner, Cheating Scandal Settlement, & More

Sean Chaffin September 23, 2020 0 comments

The Coronavirus pandemic has put online poker in the spotlight as more players head to the virtual tables. From attention-grabbing heads-up matchups to growing US revenue...