Sean Chaffin

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About me – Sean Chaffin

I have been a writer and editor for more than two decades, and also worked as a journalism and English teacher for 13 years. Much of my work focuses on casino gaming and poker, but I also write about travel, business, history, news, and other areas. I learned to play poker by playing in my father’s home game beginning in about the seventh grade.

When not playing poker, I may be found at the craps table in a casino or betting on American football. Writing about gaming has been fun as there are always some interesting characters and stories to cover.

My Role At Casinos.com

I generally cover different games, with some insight on how to play the game and what to expect when taking a seat at these games in a casino or online.

Experience

Experience, Education, Qualifications, and Significant Achievements

Freelance writer and editor for 13 years, with the last seven of those full-time.
Worked in the newspaper industry before becoming a teacher and freelance writer.
Formerly worked as the feature writer for the World Poker Tour for five years.
Former journalism and English teacher for 13 years.
Have written and reported for numerous websites, magazines, newspapers, and more.
Spent two years as the World Series of Poker feature writer for PokerNews.
Have covered the World Series of Poker for a decade for varying publications and websites, including 888poker, Casino Player, Card Player, and PokerGO.
Senior editor at Casino Player magazine.
Contributor to Card Player magazine and other gaming-related websites and publications.
Bachelor’s degrees in journalism and English from Texas A&m University in College Station, Texas, as well as graduate courses in creative writing and business from Texas A&M University-Commerce.
Won the Hugh Aynesworth Award for Excellence in Journalism in 2017 for a true crime feature in Fort Worth magazine.

Expertise

Casino gaming – A deep understanding of the industry.
Online gaming – Have severed the industry for several years.
Poker – Deep understanding of the industry with numerous contacts among the key players and characters in poker.
News reporting – From daily events in poker and casinos to other topics as well.
Feature writing – Longtime, award-winning feature writer covering various topics.

My Work

As a full-time freelance writer and editor, my work has covered all aspects of the casino, online gaming, and poker industries. I especially enjoy writing about unique personalities. I like to keep up with the trends and look for interesting aspects that might resonate with readers. I also enjoy writing about history and the outdoors.

When I’m Not Here, Where Am I?

While I am a native Texan, my family and I moved to the mountains of Ruidoso, New Mexico. We live in Lincoln County at about 7,5000 feet elevation and there are so many outdoors activities here. When not working I enjoy hiking and just getting outdoors. I also enjoy recreational poker and reading. I am a supporter of the Texas Aggies and Dallas Cowboys football teams as well as the Dallas Stars hockey team. I love football and can be found on the couch watching games most Sundays. I also follow the Stars throughout the hockey season. Reading non-fiction books by authors like Mark Bowden, John Karakauer, David Grann, and others along those lines is also one of my pastimes. Traveling is also a big part of my life and my family and I once spent a month in Puerto Rico. Latin America is a big interest of mine, both for travel and history.