Maddison Dominates March to Take League Lead
Chris Maddison has officially been named East Durham Poker’s Player of the Month for March 2026, a fitting reward for a run of form that has propelled him to the top of the league standings with just one game remaining. His performance throughout the month was nothing short of clinical, characterized by a relentless presence at the final stages of almost every tournament he entered.
Across eight games played in March, Maddison reached six final tables and secured two outright victories. His consistency was further evidenced by four top-three finishes and four cashes, resulting in a formidable 199% return on investment. This high-efficiency play allowed him to bank 3531 player of the year points directly from the felt, a total that already guaranteed him the top spot before the peer voting was even tallied.
The room’s respect for his performance was confirmed when Maddison topped the peer vote, adding a 180-point bonus to bring his final monthly total to 3711 points. While the voting bonus provided a nice cushion, his raw game points alone were enough to secure the title, proving his dominance was based on pure results.
With the Player of the Month trophy in hand and the league lead now his to lose, all eyes turn to the final game of the season to see if he can close out a historic campaign.

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