March 2025 Membership Draw
East Durham Pokers is buzzing with a mixture of congratulations and raised eyebrows after the March 2025 membership draw resulted in a win for none other than club runner, Chris `The Guv` Maddison.
The coveted prize? Free registration fees for a full month. A seemingly generous reward, and one that would be highly appreciated by any regular player.
However, a significant point of contention has quickly overshadowed the celebratory atmosphere. As many club members are now pointing out, Chris `The Guv` Maddison, in his capacity as a manager and organizer of the East Durham Pokers games, already receives complimentary registration fees as part of his role.
This has led to widespread debate about the value of the prize in this particular instance. "It feels like a bit of a damp squib," commented one regular player, "He essentially won something he already has. It would have been much better if the prize went to someone who actually pays to play."
The situation has sparked discussions about the fairness and transparency of the draw, with some members questioning the optics of a club manager winning a prize that offers him no tangible benefit.
While Chris `The Guv` Maddison has yet to publicly comment on the situation, the controversy has certainly added an unexpected twist to the usual monthly draw. Whether this will lead to changes in future prize structures remains to be seen. In the meantime, the East Durham Pokers community is left to ponder the question: is a win really a win when the prize is already yours?
Thursday 6th March 2025 - General News