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)

Promotions Rev Up At Partypoker With New F1 Documentary, Cash Game Boosted Hours Continue

Sean Chaffin 3 years

Partypoker continues connecting with Formula 1 fans via the release of the site’s McLaren Racing mini documentaries. In the latest See the Unseen episode, viewers get some insight into McLaren Racing with CEO Zak Brown (pictured). The company has become a partner with the F1 team and has been parlaying...

News

WSOP Roundup: Israel, Lithuanian, Czech Players Win Bracelets; Michael Addamo Tops High Roller 

Sean Chaffin 3 years

The action rolls on at the World Series of Poker and some non-US based players continue to score well. A few players have notched bracelet wins over the last couple weeks...

Industry

WPT Adds To European Content Lineup With Samsung; Continues Growing Online Poker Reach

Sean Chaffin 3 years

The World Poker Tour announced this week that the company’s televised events are now available to millions more players across Europe. Samsung TV Plus now offers the television show in...

News

WSOP Roundup: Bronshtein, Koon, Zinno Score Titles; Phil Hellmuth Brings Some Controversy

Sean Chaffin 4 years

It’s been an eventful week at the World Series of Poker with players like Phil Hellmuth and Jason Koon making big waves. Some non-American players have also scored bracelets and...

News

WSOP Roundup: Benny Glaser, Adrian Mateos Come Close to a Bracelet; HOF Nominations Open

Sean Chaffin 4 years

Tomorrow marks a full week of action at the World Series of Poker. The return of the live series has brought thousands of players to Las Vegas including many from...

Culture

McLaren F1 Driver Daniel Ricciardo Stars In New Partypoker Video Series ‘See the Unseen’

Sean Chaffin 4 years

Partypoker continues building on the company’s relationship with Formula 1's McLaren Racing team. Team driver Daniel Ricciardo is part of the site’s new See the Unseen video series. The production...

Industry

PokerStars Unveils New Rewards Program With More Ways to Win, Better Transparency

Sean Chaffin 4 years

Some big changes are coming to the PokerStars Rewards program. The site announced some major improvements recently with the goal of appealing to more players. PokerStars officials say the new...

Industry

GGPoker Signs High Stakes Pro Jason Koon; Role Includes Helping With Site Security Efforts

Sean Chaffin 4 years

Adding to its growing stable of talented ambassadors, GGPoker signed Jason Koon this week to its player ranks. With $32.6 million in live tournament winnings, Koon is one of the...

Industry

888poker Adds Sam Abernathy, Jordan Banfield To Ambassador Ranks, Twitch StreamTeam

Sean Chaffin 4 years

The 888poker player roster just expanded. The site recently announced the signing of two new ambassadors – Sam Abernathy and Jordan Banfield. “I’m looking forward to growing as a player with...

News

Going Platinum: Las Vegas Mixed Game Festival Features PokerStars Platinum Pass Up For Grabs

Sean Chaffin 4 years

For the next two and half months, Las Vegas becomes the focal point of the poker world. The World Series of Poker begins on Thursday and thousands of players will...