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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].

Some news and notes from the poker world.

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CHIP CHATTER: Negreanu Twitch Ban, Ivey Deal, Poker Player Murdered, More

Sean Chaffin July 28, 2020 0 comments

There’s been no shortage of big stories in the poker world lately. From legal disputes to Twitch bans to the murder case...

The WSOP Main Event kicks off on Sunday at WSOP.com.

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WSOP WEEKLY: Dunst Wins Bracelet, Negreanu Running Deep, and More

Sean Chaffin July 27, 2020 0 comments

The World Series of Poker Online rolls into the final week of action with five bracelets left to award. A few big names won bracelets last...

A quick look at some states that might be next to legalize online poker.

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OPEN SEAT: Handicapping States That May Be Next to Legalize Online Poker

Sean Chaffin July 23, 2020 0 comments

The US online poker market has seen momentum in recent months not experienced in years. After the explosion of sports betting across the country, the...

WPT commentator won his second online bracelet on June 21.

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REAL DEAL: WPT Commentator Tony Dunst Scores WSOP Online Bracelet

Sean Chaffin July 22, 2020 0 comments

With World Poker Tour live events currently on hold, that’s meant more time for online poker for Tony Dunst. The Las Vegas-based poker pro and WPT...

With live poker still on pause outside the US for the most part, Americans are dominating the recently-relaunched GPI rankings.

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WSOP WEEKLY: McKeehen Grabs Gold, GGPoker Struggles, Lyons Flyin’, & More

Sean Chaffin July 20, 2020 0 comments

The World Series of Poker Online enters its fourth week of action this week. There were some interesting names taking home bracelets in the last...

Partypoker may be launching in Pennsylvania in August.

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ON A ROLL: Partypoker Pennsylvania Launch Expected in August; WSOP.com May Follow

Sean Chaffin July 15, 2020 0 comments

Online poker players in Pennsylvania may receive some welcome news soon. It looks like partypoker may launch in the state as early as August.

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WSOP RETRO: Two Decades of ESPN World Series of Poker Villains and Outlaws

Sean Chaffin July 15, 2020 0 comments

The World Series of Poker may not be live from Las Vegas this summer, but the biggest spectacle in poker kicked off online July 1....

WSOP Weekly takes a look at the second week of action.

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WSOP WEEKLY: Online Poker Rookie Scores Big; Q&A with PLO8 Master Nathan Gamble; More

Sean Chaffin July 14, 2020 0 comments

The WSOP Online bracelet hunting rolled on last week with plenty of interesting stories for poker fans. From an online newbie winning a bracelet to...