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)

WSOP Weekly: European Series Underway With Two Bracelet Winners, Negreanu Joining Action

Sean Chaffin 2 years

The online bracelet hunting may have concluded, but the live action returned last week with the World Series of Poker Europe now underway at King’s Casino in Rozvadov, Czech Republic. After a week, two players have secured their first bracelets. The series runs through Nov. 16 and features 15 bracelet...

News

WSOP Online: Action Concludes in Ontario with Toronto Player Scoring Championship Finale

Sean Chaffin 2 years

Two World Series of Poker Online events wrapped up at WSOP.ca over the weekend in Ontario with David Cowling taking down the championship finale. The events bring to a close...

Industry

BIG YEAR: 888poker Named Poker Operator of the Year by EGR

Sean Chaffin 2 years

As the company celebrates its 20th anniversary through the year, 888poker was recently recognized by EGaming Review (EGR) as the 2022 Poker Operator of the Year. EGR is the benchmark...

News

WSOP Online: First Bracelet Winner Crowned at Ontario GGPoker Platform, More Action to Come

Sean Chaffin 2 years

The first champion emerged in the World Series of Poker Online on Sunday, held exclusively for players in Ontario, Canada. The WSOP.com/GGPoker platform in the newly regulated province saw Tristan...

News

Poker Podium: Simon Mattson, Preben Stokkan Among Huge September Online Winners

Sean Chaffin 3 years

September produced some massive winners in the international online poker market. Players saw some massive series and payouts on PokerStars, GGPoker, PartyPoker. One major highlight included Simon Mattson taking down...

Industry

PokerStars Plans Two-Day WCOOP Sequel After DDoS Attacks Lead to Tournament Cancelations

Sean Chaffin 3 years

The World Championship of Online Poker (WCOOP) is getting a bit of a sequel this fall at PokerStars. After having to cancel tournaments over the weekend, the site is planning...

News

WSOP Online: Eric Mattsson Grabs Main Event Title for $2.8M; Claas Segebrecht Scores Second Bracelet

Sean Chaffin 3 years

The World Series of Poker Online wrapped up on Tuesday at GGPoker with the $5,000 Main Event closing out the series on Monday. The tournament featured a $20 million prize...

News

Farming to Final Table: Jonathan Gilliam Talks About Winning First WSOP Bracelet at GGPoker

Sean Chaffin 3 years

A little gambling was always a part of life for Jonathan Gilliam. He first learned how to play poker during sessions at family get-togethers, which helped foster a love of...

News

WSOP Online: Mark Radoja Lands Third Career Bracelet, Colossus Produces Major Numbers

Sean Chaffin 3 years

The World Series of Poker Online rolled on over the last week at GGPoker. Mark Radoja was one of those finding a win, adding the third bracelet of his career....

News

Triton Series Concludes After Player Death; Phil Ivey Snags Short Deck Title, Punsri Wins Main Event

Sean Chaffin 3 years

The Triton Super High Roller Series came to an early conclusion over the weekend in North Cyprus after the sudden death of a regular player on the tour. The final...