CalvinAyre site says goodbye to poker section: writer Paul Seaton thanks readers

Recently, the well-known poker news website CalvinAyre.com announced the closure of its poker section. This section had long provided event coverage, industry analysis, and in-depth features for poker enthusiasts, serving as a significant voice in the poker media landscape.

Longtime poker section writer Paul Seaton published a farewell letter, reflecting on his experience at CalvinAyre. He mentioned that while the global pandemic impacted live events, online poker continued to thrive, and the poker industry demonstrated remarkable resilience. "We weathered the crisis, and online poker saw growth," Seaton wrote.

Seaton specifically thanked former writer Lee Davy, noting that Davy's outstanding reporting over the years laid a solid foundation for the site and helped Seaton seamlessly take over the reins. He also expressed gratitude to the editorial team—Derek, Bill, Jasmine—and to founder Calvin Ayre himself.

In the farewell letter, Seaton recalled the site's featured series such as "Poker on Screen" and "Poker in Print," and mentioned his participation in the award-winning podcast The Chip Race, where they discussed poker movies and TV shows.

Seaton stated that although the poker section is closing, he himself will "change seats, but not leave the table" and will continue to be involved in the poker industry, with new developments to be announced soon. He encouraged readers to follow his Twitter account for updates.

CalvinAyre.com was founded by entrepreneur Calvin Ayre and has long covered gambling and poker news. This closure of the poker section marks a shift in the site's content strategy, but Seaton's farewell letter provides a warm conclusion to this chapter.