WSOP Circuit: New Record – Maurice Hawkins Wins Gold Ring #25

Maurice Hawkins has extended his World Series of Poker Circuit record. The American secured his 25th gold ring at Harrah’s Cherokee.For a long time, it was a race between several players, but now it’s a solo run. Maurice Hawkins has claimed another victory at the WSOP Circuit and once again improved his own record. The poker pro is now well ahead with 25 gold rings, significantly ahead of Ari Engel and Daniel Lowery, who both have 20 WSOPC titles each.Maurice Hawkins earned his latest ring in the $1,100 NLH event of the World Series of Poker Circuit at Harrah’s Cherokee Casino Resort in Cherokee, North Carolina. Maurice Hawkins defeated James Calderaro ($1,460) in heads-up play and left the table with $1,223.

World Series of Poker Circuit – WSOPC Cherokee 2026

Date: May 7 – 18 Location: Harrah’s Cherokee Casino Resort, Cherokee Events: 18 ring tournaments Buy-Ins: $1 to $1,100

Event #9 – No-Limit Hold’em

Buy-In: $1,100 Entries: 631 Prize Pool: $1,225 Paid Places: 67

Final Table Payouts

1.: Maurice Hawkins, $1,223 2.: James Calderaro, $1,460 3.: Brandon Newsome, $1,920 4.: Cory Biddle, $1,418 5.: Toby Boas, $1,050 6.: Dave Alfa, $1,247 7.: Derrick Perry, $1,160 8.: Jarod Minghini, $1,770 9.: Jason Gladden, $1,367

WON IT. To all my fans, this one is for you. To everyone else, keep motivating me. THANKS #EatingOnAllStages #Hawksview #MauriceHawkinsPoker pic.twitter.com/4JSjyBVkml

— EatingOnAllStages (@mauricehawkins) May 16, 2026

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