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2025 Season 2 Cash League Final Winner

Local poker player Thomas Farrell is celebrating a major win after taking home a substantial portion of the £2,681 prize pool at the East Durham Poker Season 2 Cash League Final. Farrell also secured a spot in the prestigious season-ending Champion of Champions Tournament.

The final saw 10 players, all of whom had earned their places by accumulating 30 points in regular cash games throughout the season. The competition was fierce, with many of the area’s top players battling for the top prize.

Farrell’s victory was the culmination of a strong season of consistent play. "I`m absolutely delighted to have won," Farrell said. "The competition was tough, and everyone played so well. It’s a great feeling to come out on top and to be heading to the Champion of Champions tournament."

An organizer of the East Durham Poker league praised the level of talent on display. "We`re thrilled for Thomas," they commented. "He played a fantastic game and is a very deserving champion. It`s great to see the league growing, and the level of skill is getting higher every season. The finals were a true spectacle of strategy and nerve."

Farrell`s win not only gives him a significant cash prize but also cements his reputation as one of the area`s top poker talents. All eyes will now be on his performance in the upcoming Champion of Champions Tournament.

Friday 15th August 2025 - Tournament News