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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].

The action in the World Series of Poker Online rolls on at WSOP.com with Jeremy Ausmus among the recent winners, scoring his fifth bracelet.

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WSOP Update: Jeremy Ausmus Scores Bracelet No. 4; Phil Hellmuth Makes Deep Run; Amateur Players Stand Out With Big Victories

Sean Chaffin June 16, 2022 0 comments

The midweek action at the World Series of Poker saw several players win their first bracelets as well Jeremy Ausmus scoring his fourth...

NJ online poker grinder Dan Zack won the $10,000 Omaha Hi-Lo Championship last week and spoke with USPoker about his victory and poker life.

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Zack on the Attack: New Jersey Online Grinder Daniel Zack Discusses Huge WSOP Bracelet Win

Sean Chaffin June 15, 2022 0 comments

Dan Zack was living a dream last week at the World Series of Poker. The New Jersey grinder found himself...

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WSOP Weekly: Brian Altman Scores First Bracelet; Adam Friedman Four in Row; Daniel Negreanu Details Extortion Attempt

Sean Chaffin June 13, 2022 0 comments

Poker pro Brian Altman may have been one of the biggest names in poker without a World Series of Poker bracelet. That changed...

After the first week of action saw several players win their fourth WSOP bracelets, first-time winners became the theme this week.

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WSOP Update: First-Timers Shine, Livingston Loses Bracelet, & Housewarming Pays Out $700K

Sean Chaffin June 9, 2022 0 comments

After the first week of action saw several players win their fourth bracelets at the World Series of Poker, first-time winners became the...

The upcoming WT World Championship features a $15 million guarantee with numerous qualifiers and a meet-up game planned with Doyle Brunson.

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Winning at Wynn: WPT Announces $15 Million Guarantee for Upcoming World Championship

Sean Chaffin June 7, 2022 0 comments

As the World Poker Tour celebrates its 20th anniversary, the tour made quite an announcement on Monday. The company is partnering with Wynn Las Vegas in...

David Peters, Scott Seiver, and Dan Smith all won bracelets in recent action at the World Series of Poker in Las Vegas.

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WSOP Weekly: David Peters, Scott Seiver Score High Roller Titles; Housewarming Reaches Day 2

Sean Chaffin June 6, 2022 0 comments

Action continues playing out in the World Series of Poker in Las Vegas as the festival reaches the second week. Some major names...

After just a few days, the WSOP awarded its first bracelet on Wednesday and Chance Kornuth is making another huge run fresh off his first WPT title.

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WSOP Update: First Bracelet Awarded in Casino Employees Championship; Players Pleased With Venue; Kornuth Looks for Another Big Title

Sean Chaffin June 2, 2022 0 comments

After just a few days of action, the World Series of Poker awarded its first bracelet on Wednesday. The series is also seeing...

The action at the World Series of Poker gets back underway beginning Tuesday and here's a look at the early action.

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WSOP Weekly: What to Expect in the First Week of Action at Bally’s/Paris

Sean Chaffin May 30, 2022 0 comments

The action at the World Series of Poker gets back underway beginning Tuesday. It’s only been about six months since the last series...

Darren Elias’ quest for a fifth WPT title came up just short this week as Mark Davis and Chance Kornuth earned titles in Las Vegas.

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TOUR TITANS: Chance Kornuth Scores WPT Choctaw; Darren Elias Falls Just Short as Mark Davis Takes Seminole Poker Showdown

Sean Chaffin May 27, 2022 0 comments

Darren Elias’ quest for a fifth World Poker Tour title came up just short this week when two final tables played out in Las Vegas, filmed...

With the WSOP days away, series officials offered a look into what players can expect on Thursday in a news conference and facilities tour.

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PREVIEW: WSOP Officials Outline What to Expect When Action Kicks Off Next Week

Sean Chaffin May 27, 2022 0 comments

With the World Series of Poker only days away, on Thursday series officials offered a look into what players can expect in a...

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