
Sean Chaffin
Sean Chaffin is a longtime freelance writer and editor based in Ruidoso, New Mexico. He has covered the poker industry for Card Player, Casino Player, PokerGO, PokerNews, and numerous other publications. He also previously served as writer and editor of PokerScout for five years. Along with poker, he covers the casino industry as well as sports betting, and also reports and writes about other topics as well.
Latest Articles By Sean Chaffin (243)
PokerGO Ramps Up WSOP Europe Coverage; Another Bracelet Awarded as Europeans Shine
The World Series of Poker continues this week at King’s Casino in Rozvadov, Czech Republic, and PokerGO begins streaming the action on Wednesday. The platform streamed live events throughout the WSOP in Las Vegas and the coverage now shifts to Europe. Viewers have an opportunity to check out the action...
WSOP Update: Schemion, Mateos Win in Festival’s Closing Days; Complete Recap of Events
The World Series of Poker came to a close on Tuesday after more than a month and a half of action. Some international players made some big moves to close...
Germany’s Koray Aldemir Scores WSOP Main Event Title; Series Shifts to Vegas Strip in 2022
The World Series of Poker Main Event came to a close on Wednesday night with German poker pro Koray Aldemir coming out on top. He takes home $8 million and...
WSOP Roundup: Germany’s Koray Aldemir Takes Big Lead Into $10,000 Main Event Final Table
The World Series of Poker Main Event reached the final table on Tuesday after seven days of play in Las Vegas. The final nine players now return to action on...
WSOP Roundup: Chris Moneymaker Runs Deep in Main Event, French Player Leads Bounty PLO
Poker Hall of Famer Chris Moneymaker returns for Day 4 as one of the chip leaders in the World Series of Poker Main Event. The 2003 champion scored some huge...
20 for 20, Part 2: A Complete Look at Key Moments & Events in PokerStars’ 20-Year History
PokerStars is launching the special Big 20 Rewind series on Sunday to celebrate the site’s 20th anniversary. The series features events honoring some of the biggest moments in the...
20 for 20, Part 1: A Complete Look at Key Moments & Events in PokerStars' 20-Year History
PokerStars is launching the special Big 20 Rewind series on Sunday to celebrate the site’s 20th anniversary. The series features events honoring some of the biggest moments in the site’s...
888poker Roundup: Live Event Attracts Big Numbers, XL Series Concludes, Triple Threat Unveiled
Live poker tournaments continue to return around the world and 888poker Live became the latest last weekend. 888poker Live Weekend played out Oct. 28-31 at Grosvenor Casinos’ “The Vic” in...
WSOP Roundup: Players From Russia, France, Finland Win Big; Main Event Kicks Off Thursday
A few international players came up big over the last week at the World Series of Poker in Las Vegas. Russia’s Anatolii Zyrin took down one of the biggest events...
WSOP Roundup: Players From France, Japan, Taiwan Win Bracelets; Others Running Deep
It’s been a good week at the World Series of Poker with some international players snagging bracelets. Players from France, Japan, and Taiwan all scored tournament wins. With the $10,000...