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Sean Chaffin

Sean Chaffin is an award-winning freelance writer, reporter, and editor in Ruidoso, New Mexico, 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].

When it comes to US online poker ambassadors, not many have had the staying power of Jen Shahade and she recently spoke with USPoker about the industry.

ON THE BUTTON: Talking US Online Poker With PokerStars Ambassador, GPI Award Winner Jen Shahade

March 7, 2023 0 comments

When it comes to US online poker ambassadors, not many have had the staying power of Jen Shahade. The Pennsylvania-based...

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The LearnWPT team offers some tips on playing fast-fold cash games like Zoom on PokerStars and FastForward on BetMGM.

Online Poker Strategy Session: Zoom & FastForward Tips from the LearnWPT Team

March 2, 2023 0 comments

Zoom Poker recently debuted on PokerStars in the US and BetMGM players can already play...

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With almost two months complete in 2023, poker’s various ranking systems are starting to take shape after numerous tournaments to start the year.

Rankings Roundup: Jeremy Ausmus, Cary Katz Shine; France’s Fabrice Bigot Leads WPT

February 23, 2023 0 comments

With almost two months complete in 2023, poker’s various ranking systems are starting to take shape after numerous tournaments to start the year. That...

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Mega Bucks: PokerGO Checks in With ‘Cash of the Titans’ Hand of Almost $2 Million

February 20, 2023 0 comments

The high stakes cash game action heated up at PokerGO over the weekend with the streaming service’s No Gamble, No Future live stream...

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Poker buddies and podcasters Anthony Cicali and Brian Keane are taking their love for competition to a new medium – a CBS game show.

BIG WIN: Poker Players, Podcasters Win $83,000 on CBS ‘Lingo’ Game Show

February 14, 2023 0 comments

Update: USPoker contributor Anthony Cicali and his poker podcast co-host Brian Keane won $83,000 on Wednesday night’s show. Cicali also proposed to his girlfriend live on TV.

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PokerStars ambassador Nick Walsh spends much of his time playing Spin & Go's and offered some tips as well as a look at his poker life.

PokerStars Ambassador, Spin & Go Specialist Nick Walsh Talks Strategy, Small-Field Success, & Poker Life

February 13, 2023 0 comments

Small-field sit and go tournaments have become a huge part of the online poker scene. Players like the fast action and ability to...

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Players can mark their calendars after the WSOP released the complete schedule for this summer’s action on Thursday.

WSOP Releases Complete 95-Tournament Schedule Along With 20 Online Events

February 2, 2023 0 comments

Players can begin marking their calendars for some bracelet-hunting action after. The World Series of Poker released the complete schedule for this summer’s action on Thursday.

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The PokerStars Players Championship reaches the fourth day of action Thursday with 52 players left and several Americans still in the hunt.

US Players Running Deep in PokerStars Players Championship; Bohn, Destefano Among Top Three

February 2, 2023 0 comments

The PokerStars No Limit Hold’em Players Championship reaches the fourth day of action on Thursday with only 52 players remaining....

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