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)

BetMGM Expands $1M Poker Championship Qualifying to Online Players in Ontario, Canada

Sean Chaffin 3 years

After recently announcing the new BetMGM Poker Championship this summer in Las Vegas, on Thursday expanded qualifying opportunities to online poker players in Ontario. The $3,500 championship is set for June 23-26 as part of the Aria Poker Classic and comes with a $1 million guarantee. Players in Ontario can...

Industry

MASH-UP: Partypoker Finding Success With Hybrid Live-Online Concept; Players Pleased Too

Sean Chaffin 3 years

The poker world has seen plenty of changes over the last year. Live poker is now returning after a major online poker boom and partypoker has worked to offer some...

Culture

10 Las Vegas Attractions Poker Players Should Check Out This Summer While at the WSOP

Sean Chaffin 2 years

After the COVID-19 pandemic, Las Vegas is mostly back to normal in 2022. International poker players who’ve been waiting a few years to visit are expected to hit Sin City...

Industry

Pulling Back the Curtain: Getting an Inside Look at GGPoker’s New ‘Ask Fedor’ AI Training Feature

Sean Chaffin 3 years

Players feeling stuck in certain situations now have a chance for some advice from a poker savant at GGPoker. Perhaps there are some cash game spots that seem confusing? Maybe...

Industry

PokerStars Ramps Up Opportunities to Win a Platinum Pass; Online & Live Events Unveiled

Sean Chaffin 3 years

The battles for a Platinum Pass are about to heat up. PokerStars announced details on how players can get their hands on the coveted prizes on Tuesday. A Platinum Pass...

Culture

Major Cheating Allegations Against High Rollers Rock Poker World

Sean Chaffin 3 years

Allegations of cheating surfaced this week against two high-stakes pros who are some of the biggest names in poker. All-time live tournament money winning leader Bryn Kenney was accused of...

News

PokerGO Super High Roller Europe Concludes with Huge Performances from Phil Ivey, Jake Schindler

Sean Chaffin 3 years

The high stakes action headed to North Cyprus over the last couple weeks for PokerGO’s Super High Roller Series (SHR) Europe. Some big names came through with dominating performances. That...

Industry

CHA-CHING: Partypoker Expands Cashback Rewards Program to Get More Rec Players in the Game

Sean Chaffin 3 years

Players looking for a few extra bucks in their pockets now have that opportunity at partypoker. The site announced the expansion of its cashback rewards program on Wednesday.  Party is...

Industry

GET IN THE RING: Knockout Games Promise Packed Schedule, Numerous Extras at 888poker

Sean Chaffin 3 years

The KO action is coming to 888poker, complete with a professional boxer mixing it up at the tournament tables. The Knockout Games Series runs April 24 – May 8 with a...

News

PokerStars Outlines New Live Events Including Updates on PPC, Platinum Passes; PCA Returns

Sean Chaffin 3 years

Live poker is back and PokerStars announced some major expansion of the company’s upcoming schedule on Friday. That includes details on the second PokerStars Players Championship (PSPC), which returns to...