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Sean Chaffin

Casino & Poker News Reporter

About Sean

Sean Chaffin is a longtime freelance writer, editor, and former high school journalism teacher. A journalism graduate of Texas A&M University, his work has appeared in numerous publications and websites. Sean has covered the gaming and poker industry for many years and writes about numerous other topics.

In addition to being a gambling expert, he's an avid true crime writer. In 2017, he was awarded the Aynesworth Award for investigative magazine journalism by the Press Club of Dallas for one of his stories.

Experience
Poker, gambling, sports betting, travel, true crime, sports
Expertise
Sean has covered the gaming and poker industry for many years and writes about online casinos and sports betting
Interests
Poker, gambling, true crime
Education
Texas A&M University
Publications
Raising the Stakes: True Tales of Gambling, Wagering and Poker Faces

Awards and Nominations

Sean won the Aynesworth Award for investigative magazine journalism by the Press Club of Dallas in 2017. The Hugh Aynesworth Awards for Texas Journalism celebrate the best of the true crime reporters in Texas, US

Top Articles By Sean Chaffin

Delaware Online Gaming Operator Officially Changes
The online gaming scene in Delaware has seen some major changes with the start of the new year. The state…
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New York Governor May Be Considering New Seneca Casino in Rochester
As numerous gaming entities and other corporations continue jockeying for possible New York City casino opportunities, it appears the Empire…
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Two Las Vegas Strip Casinos Facing Demolition Soon
Las Vegas is a constantly changing city with shows, restaurants, attractions, and visitors constantly coming and going. This state of…
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Florida Supreme Court Rules on Seminole Sports Betting
Case Expected to Return to Lower Court The legal issues surrounding Florida online sports betting took another turn on Thursday…
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Is Texas Getting Closer to Legalizing Casinos? Maybe, Maybe Not
Numerous states across the country have legalized casino gaming in some form over the last three decades, but Texas remains…
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Igaming Legislation Moves Forward in the US in January
Legalized US online casinos celebrated 10 years in 2023 and legislators in a few states are considering adding online gaming…
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Gaming Industry Continues Catering to Esports Fans and Players
As esports and competitive gaming continue to grow, the casino industry has taken notice and gaming companies are looking to…
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Aristocrat Unveils New NFL-Themed Slot Machines
As NFL teams enter training camps and the new season is just a bit over a month away, the league…
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More States Consider Adding Online Gaming
As more states face 2024 and 2025 budget shortfalls, some are looking to online gaming as a potential option to…
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Gaming Expansion Bill Pulled in Florida
Florida Gaming Bills Pulled After Opposition from South Floria After considering two bills allowing for gaming expansion in South Florida,…
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Commercial Casino/Gaming Industry Produced Record Revenues in 2023
With the growth of legalized casino markets and sports betting, the commercial casino industry saw some major gains in 2023,…
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U.S. Online Gaming Industry Started With a Bang in January
As several other states consider online casino gaming legalization, including Maryland and New York, online gaming continues to shine in…
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World Series of Poker Kicks Off Next Week: Preview & Players to Watch
The bracelet-hunting action returns to Las Vegas beginning next week with the World World Series of Poker set for May…
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Online Gaming Report: Big Jumps Seen in November Revenue Numbers
Online gaming continues to grow in the country's major legalized states including some serious growth in November. That included a…
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Online Gaming Report: Increases Seen in PA, NJ; Numbers Dip in Michigan
Online gaming saw some growth in two of the country's major legalized iGaming states for August. Pennsylvania Casinos and New…
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