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The Guv Makes it a Third League Title

In a stunning display of skill, or maybe just pure luck, East Durham Poker League boss and organizer Chris `The Guv` Maddison has clinched his third league title. He secured the Season 2 trophy with a whopping 1040 points, leaving his closest rival, first-time EDP attendee Luke Scott, in the dust with a respectable, though far-behind, 770 points.

"I always knew I had it in me," said Maddison, polishing his new trophy with a proud smirk. "Its a combination of strategic brilliance, unwavering focus, and the fact that everyone else at the table was just so… generous with their chips." He added with a wink, "It must have been my good looks."

Maddison`s path to victory was paved with a remarkable season performance, including one outright win and four second-place finishes, one of which was a point split with the winner. He also added a third and sixth place finish to his tally. His performance translated into a staggering 128% return on investment, not including the £425 first-place prize.

"I cant believe the massive turnaround in fortunes from Season 1," said a fan, who wished to remain anonymous to avoid awkward eye contact at the next poker night. "Last season, The Guv was basically a charitable institution, donating chips left and right. This season he was a vacuum cleaner for chips. A very well-dressed vacuum cleaner, but still."

With the dust settled on Season 2, the East Durham Poker League is already gearing up for its next chapter. Season 3 kicks off on Monday, September 1st, promising another 14 weeks of high-stakes, high-drama, and hopefully, less chip-hoarding.