Maurice Hawkins biography
Maurice Hawkins originally pursued medical studies with aspirations of becoming a heart surgeon, until a shift in his organic chemistry coursework led him to walk away from that path. Shortly afterward, he won roughly $150,000 in a $25/50 cash game weekend, an experience that redirected his career toward professional poker.
Making his first significant cash at the PCA in the Bahamas, Hawkins went on to become the single most dominant grinder in WSOP Circuit history, setting the all-time record for gold rings won — 26 as of July 2026 — along with 467 career cashes and live tournament earnings exceeding $7.8 million. His deepest WSOP Main Event run came in 2023, when he finished 35th for $280,100.
A family-oriented player, Hawkins has spoken openly about prioritizing his wife and children as his primary motivation, favoring a personalized, adaptive approach to game theory over rigid, "cookie cutter" strategy.
Career summary
The WSOP Circuit's all-time gold ring record holder, with 26 rings and career earnings exceeding $7.8 million.
Maurice Hawkins poker winnings
| Year | Event | Place | Prize |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | WSOP Circuit North Carolina $1,700ring | 1st | $259,160 |
| 2016 | WSOP Circuit Cherokee $1,675ring | 1st | $279,722 |
| 2026 | WSOP $3,000 No-Limit Hold'em | 4th | $432,875 |
| 2023 | WSOP $10,000 Main Event | 35th | $280,100 |
| 2015 | Borgata Poker Open $3,500 | 4th | $220,258 |
Verified live tournament earnings: $7,801,339 from 467 cashes.
Maurice Hawkins playing style
An adaptive, self-taught grinder who rejects rigid strategy in favor of reading situational variables at the table.
Cash games
Primarily a tournament specialist and one of the most prolific grinders on the WSOP Circuit.
Business & sponsorships
No major publicly known business ventures outside of poker; once pursued medical studies with aspirations to become a heart surgeon before turning to poker.
Maurice Hawkins Net Worth
As of November 2026, Maurice Hawkins net worth estimates range from $8 million to $10 million.
Verified live tournament earnings account for $7.8M of prize money across 467 cashes. Tournament prize money is not the same as profit: buy-ins, staking deals and taxes are not deducted, so all net worth figures are estimates based on public reporting.
Why Maurice matters
The WSOP Circuit's all-time gold ring record holder, with 26 rings and counting as of 2026.
FAQ about Maurice Hawkins
What record does Maurice Hawkins hold in poker?
He holds the all-time record for WSOP Circuit gold rings, with 26 as of July 2026.
What did Maurice Hawkins study before turning to poker?
He pursued medical studies with aspirations of becoming a heart surgeon before a pivotal cash game win redirected his career.
How much has Maurice Hawkins won playing poker?
Maurice Hawkins has won $7,801,339 in live tournament earnings. Total cashes: 467.
How many WSOP bracelets does Maurice Hawkins have?
Maurice Hawkins has not won a WSOP bracelet yet.