Paul Seaton

The Green, United Kingdom

Freelance Writer at Freelance

Dad, poker writer for @tightpoker @pokerstakecom @GGPoker and @PokerLifeMedia and always reader

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Articles

Shannon Shorr Wins 2025 U.S. Poker Open After Amazing Finale in Las Vegas

5 days ago | tightpoker.com | Paul Seaton

5 min read The PokerGO Studio at ARIA in Las Vegas was the scene of a dramatic climax of the 2025 U. S. Poker Open (USPO) last night. Shannon Shorr triumphed in the eighth and final event of the USPO series to clinch a top prize of over half a million dollars, as well as the $25,000 PokerGO Tour Passport and the Golden Eagle trophy, denying two greats of the game by doing so.
Alex Foxen Claims USPO Event, Nacho Barbero in Box Seat for Finale

1 week ago | pokerstake.com | Paul Seaton

The climax of the PokerGO Tour U.S. Poker Open is one of the most exciting in years. With one final table to play, three players could yet win the coveted leaderboard title after drama in Events #6 and #7. Matthew Wantman leads in the ‘clubhouse’ but with the current leader not involved in Event #8, two men are hoping they can get over the line as winner at the death to claim the ultimate victory.
Matthew Wantman Claims U.S. Poker Open Win and Series Lead, Zobian Makes a Final

1 week ago | pokerstake.com | Paul Seaton

Two U.S. Poker Open events concluded at the weekend, and there were wins for Michael Rossitto and Matthew Wantman, as well as a final table showing for a PokerStake player. With both $10,000-entry events taking place at the PokerGO Studio at ARIA in Las Vegas, the battle was fierce as the 2025 U.S. Poker Open (USPO) reached the halfway stage.
Shannon Shorr Takes Down USPO Event #5, Aram Zobian Cashes Again

1 week ago | pokerstake.com | Paul Seaton

The action keeps coming in Las Vegas as the 2025 U.S. Poker Open (USPO) is proving a profitable one for a PokerStake player, and an all-American final table played out at ARIA. The 2025 USPO features eight events, with PokerStake players selling action to each and every one of the them. In Event #5, it was Shannon Shorr who bested the opposition while in Event #6, PokerStake’s Aram Zobian cashed yet again as he looks to retain his 2024 U.S. Open title with three events to conclude.
Matthew Wantman Leads 2025 U.S. Poker Open Win at Halfway Stage

1 week ago | tightpoker.com | Paul Seaton

6 min read The PokerGO Studio at ARIA on the Las Vegas Strip was the place to be this past weekend as players such as Stephen Chidwick, Daniel Negreanu and Erik Seidel battled for supremacy in the 2025 U.S. Poker Open (USPO) as the action reached the halfway stage. Who leads the way after four different winners claimed a USPO PGT Gold Cup? Let’s find out.
Kristen Foxen Wins Opening Event of U.S. Poker Open for $158,000

1 week ago | tightpoker.com | Paul Seaton

5 min read Kristen Foxen’s superb comeback with three left in the opening event of this year’s U.S. Poker Open in Las Vegas saw her claim the Golden Eagle trophy last night, and the top prize of $158,025 in the process. Ping Liu was the chief victim of her success, leading late only to lose the lead after others such as David Peters, Justin Saliba and Patrick Leonard had all cashed in the PokerGO Studio in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Japanese Star Furuse Rises as PokerStake Star Claims Back-to-Back Cashes

1 week ago | pokerstake.com | Paul Seaton

The second event of the 2025 U.S. Poker Open ended in a dramatic victory for Japanese player Kazuomi Furuse as he topped the 108-player field to take home a top prize of $275,400. The Tokyo-based player, who took home his first PGT trophy and the biggest score of his career to date, outlasted players such as PokerStake’s Erik Seidel, who banked $97,200 in fourth place.
Seidel Cashes, Foxen Pounces in Opening Event of 2025 U.S. Poker Open

2 weeks ago | pokerstake.com | Paul Seaton

Kristen Foxen performed a miraculous comeback in three-handed play to win the opening event of this year’s U.S. Poker Open in Las Vegas last night. Ping Liu lost the lead in the latter stages of the PokerGO Tour event, with Foxen claiming the top prize of $158,025, as others such as David Peters, Justin Saliba and Patrick Leonard all cashed at the purple felt in the PokerGO Studio. Seidel Scores AgainWinning a Golden Eagle trophy isn’t for everyone.
Crypto Poker vs. Traditional Online Poker: Which One is Right for You?

2 weeks ago | tightpoker.com | Paul Seaton

In this article, we’ll provide you with a side-by-side comparison of crypto poker and traditional online poker, helping you determine which option best suits your preferences and playing style. Both methods offer exciting ways to play poker but differ in terms of payment methods, security and regulations. Quick Comparison: Crypto vs.
Who Should You Back at the 2025 U.S. Poker Open?

2 weeks ago | pokerstake.com | Paul Seaton

The 2025 U.S. Poker Open (USPO) follows hot on the heels of the PokerGO Tour’s recent PLO Series. With the four-card game taking a back seat, the USPO action is going to be hotter than ever, and PokerStake’s finest are in the mix. With events running for the next fortnight at the PokerGO Studio at ARIA in Las Vegas, we’ve taken a look at all the action on sale so you can pick your champion and stake them to victory.