Maybe the fundraisers should refund the donated money without delay.......or at least reveal to all where it's gone. Nothing sinister alleged here, but I bet the mum and dad punters will be shocked how much there ain't. People should rightly be aware of the rorting that goes on in some community based card houses.
Don't be savage that an experienced commercial operator comes in to do the job.......... it's what they do dummy. Same as a commercial operator shouldn't whine if a community based organisation can do it cheaper and with "charity" status. Good luck to them if they can align all players and planets to sustain a service. Good luck to an operator with the professionalism to do it as a business.
After reading the snipe and innuendo here, I can say that it's no wonder it didn't work at the GONG. Players have apparently behaved without restraint and are now reaping the rewards. Congratulations, you've done a wonderful job.