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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].

A look at the future of live poker after the pandemic.

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LONG GAME: Casinos Open Slowly, But Many Challenges Remain for Live Poker

Sean Chaffin May 20, 2020 0 comments

Casinos may be reopening after the Coronavirus pandemic, but questions remain about the future of live poker. Challenges lie ahead and how...

A look at online poker charitable efforts during the Coronavirus pandemic.

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HOPE IN THE CARDS: Poker Community Chips in on Several Charity Fronts During Pandemic

Sean Chaffin May 15, 2020 0 comments

The Coronavirus pandemic may have shut down live poker, but the giving spirit among poker players is alive and well....

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PACKING A PUNCH: PokerStars Offers Players Chance to Get in the Ring with PennsylMania

Sean Chaffin May 13, 2020 0 comments

Poker players in Pennsylvania have another big event to look forward to this Sunday. On Wednesday, PokerStars announced the launch of a new tournament dubbed...

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IN THE CARDS: Chatting with PokerStars Women’s Day Platinum Pass Qualifiers

Sean Chaffin May 11, 2020 0 comments

PokerStars recently announced the qualifiers in the site’s International Women’s Day Platinum Pass competition. In March, PokerStars announced a contest for one deserving woman to...

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READY OR NOT: West Virginia Looks at Early Entrance into Online Gaming Market

Sean Chaffin May 6, 2020 0 comments

After West Virginia’s approval of online gaming last year, iGaming and poker weren’t expected to go live until 2020. That appears...

The WPT has shufted gears to online poker and TV syndication in recent months.

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IN TRANSITION: WPT Shifts Gears to Online Poker, Expanded Television Footprint

Sean Chaffin May 6, 2020 0 comments

With live poker in a quagmire because of the Coronavirus pandemic, several tournament series have been forced to alter plans. For the World Poker Tour read more

Chip Chatter brings readers all the news in online poker.

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CHIP CHATTER: PokerStars PA/NJ, WSOP, GG Snags ElkY, Poker Charity, a Phil Hellmuth Netflix Story, and Much More

Sean Chaffin May 1, 2020 0 comments

It’s an unprecedented time in the world of online poker – at least since before Black Friday. Live poker may be paused,...

Offshore poker site Americas Cardroom plagued by glitches over last week.

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ERROR MESSAGE: Offshore Online Poker Site Americas Cardroom Plagued By Week of Glitches

Sean Chaffin April 29, 2020 0 comments

Playing in unregulated poker markets made news this week with glitches reported at Americas Cardroom (ACR). A firestorm erupted on social media as players complained of...

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PSPC POSSIBILITIES: PokerStars Announces Women’s Day Platinum Pass Qualifiers

Sean Chaffin April 21, 2020 0 comments

As part of International Women’s Day on March 8, PokerStars announced a contest for one deserving woman to earn a Platinum Pass. Nominations poured in from...

The next Online Circuit Series heads to WSOP.com from May 13-24 with 12 championship ring events and more than $1 million guaranteed.

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World Series of Poker Moved to Fall; More Online Events Added for Summer

Sean Chaffin April 20, 2020 0 comments

After considerable speculation about this summer’s World Series of Poker, organizers announced Monday that the series has been postponed to fall 2020.

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