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)

HYBRID HEROICS: Argentina’s Damian Salas Conquers GGPoker Portion of WSOP Main Event

Sean Chaffin 4 years

One down, one to go. Half of the online/live hybrid World Series of Poker $10,000 Main Event final table wrapped up on Tuesday at GGPoker with Argentina’s Damian Salas coming out on top. For his efforts, Salas takes home almost $1.6 million. Family was close to his heart as he...

Industry

PokerStars Kicking It with Neymar Jr; Brazilian Football Star Returns With New Ambassador Deal

Sean Chaffin 4 years

Already a star on the pitch, Brazilian football icon Neymar Jr. also hopes to bring plenty of stardom to the poker world. On Tuesday, PokerStars announced a new partnership and...

News

WSOP $10,000 Main Event Reaches Final Table at GGPoker, Winner Scores $1.55 Million

Sean Chaffin 4 years

After four days of play that included three starting flights, the final table is now set on the international side of the World Series of Poker $10,000 Main Event. Play...

News

888poker Winter Series Goes XL With Rebrand; Festival Features $1 Million Guaranteed

Sean Chaffin 4 years

The XL Winter Series is back at 888poker with a completely new look. Set for Dec. 10-20 with a $1 million guarantee, the site has worked to rebrand the series....

Industry

SOCIAL MEDIA MAVERICK: GGPoker Signs Dan Bilzerian to Company Ambassador Role

Sean Chaffin 4 years

GGPoker already boasts an ambassador stable that includes Daniel Negreanu and Fedor Holz. On Thursday, the site announced the signing of another major poker name – “King of Instagram” Dan Bilzerian....

News

ONLINE POKER QUICK TIPS: Working on Your Game With GGPoker’s Kevin Martin

Sean Chaffin 4 years

Poker streamer Kevin Martin manned the microphone for the first week of action between Daniel Negreanu and Doug Polk. Providing “play by play” on the GGPoker YouTube channel, he brings...

Industry

WSOP Main Event Shifts Online with Live Final Tables on Two Continents, $1M Heads-Up Battle

Sean Chaffin 4 years

There will be a World Series of Poker Main Event this year after all. Series officials announced on Friday the $10,000 championship will begin online with players around the world...

Culture

BIG DEAL: Partypoker Brings Together Poker, Esports for Major Streaming Event

Sean Chaffin 4 years

It’s no secret that Twitch has become a major part of the online poker world. Poker operators have also made efforts at reaching the growing number of esports players. On...

News

€50 FRENZY: Padraig O’Neill Turns Satellite Entry Into €80K & Unibet Open Online Title

Sean Chaffin 4 years

The changing poker landscape has greatly affected the routines of players around the world. Pros and recreational players alike have adjusted by moving more of their poker action online. Irish...

Industry

STREAMING STAR: ‘Big Brother’ Winner Kevin Martin Joins GGPoker Twitch Stream Squad

Sean Chaffin 5 years

Kevin Martin knows what it’s like to be under pressure – and not just at the poker table. The 27-year-old poker pro is a two-time competitor on the Canadian version of...