Maurice Hawkins pulled out his Micheal Jordan gear to rejoice successful his twenty third World Collection of Poker Circuit ring, just some days after he gained his twenty second.
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Hawkins is now three rings forward of Ari Engel for probably the most in historical past.
The final two wins got here throughout the week at Horseshoe Tunica, beginning with the $400 Mini Foremost Occasion which introduced in 625 entries. Who is aware of what number of bullets Hawkins fired — he at all times brings a bandolier stuffed with buy-ins to WSOP Circuit occasions — nevertheless it was cash properly spent, resulting in a $35,146 payday and his twenty second ring.
He added one other $10,473 by successful the final occasion of the collection in Mississippi, and he did it on his forty sixth birthday. That occasion had 127 entries. He celebrated his record-extending win by taking his youngsters to Disney World.
He additionally gained an entry into the $10,000 WSOP Foremost Occasion for incomes probably the most factors throughout the collection. He cashed 9 instances, gained two occasions, and likewise booked a fourth-place end.
Hawkins has $6.8 million in match winnings with $4.5 million of that coming in WSOP occasions. He’s made 92 closing tables, however there may be one factor lacking from his {hardware} assortment, and that’s a WSOP bracelet. He’s completed ninth in two bracelet occasions.
Hawkins instant aim is to be the primary participant to win 25 WSOP Circuit rings.
Bob Pajich is a poker information reporter, inventive author, and poker participant who by no means met suited connectors he didn’t like. For any suggestions, corrections, complaints or kudos, please contact us.
