Sean Chaffin

Editor

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

Sean Chaffin 3 years

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...

News

WSOP Update: Schemion, Mateos Win in Festival’s Closing Days; Complete Recap of Events

Sean Chaffin 3 years

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...

News

Germany’s Koray Aldemir Scores WSOP Main Event Title; Series Shifts to Vegas Strip in 2022

Sean Chaffin 3 years

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...

News

WSOP Roundup: Germany’s ​​Koray Aldemir Takes Big Lead Into $10,000 Main Event Final Table

Sean Chaffin 3 years

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...

News

WSOP Roundup: Chris Moneymaker Runs Deep in Main Event, French Player Leads Bounty PLO

Sean Chaffin 3 years

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...

Industry

20 for 20, Part 2: A Complete Look at Key Moments & Events in PokerStars’ 20-Year History

Sean Chaffin 3 years

  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...

Industry

20 for 20, Part 1: A Complete Look at Key Moments & Events in PokerStars' 20-Year History 

Sean Chaffin 3 years

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...

News

888poker Roundup: Live Event Attracts Big Numbers, XL Series Concludes, Triple Threat Unveiled

Sean Chaffin 3 years

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...

News

WSOP Roundup: Players From Russia, France, Finland Win Big; Main Event Kicks Off Thursday

Sean Chaffin 3 years

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...

News

WSOP Roundup: Players From France, Japan, Taiwan Win Bracelets; Others Running Deep

Sean Chaffin 3 years

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...