Maurice “Hawk” Hawkins has done it again, nabbing his 22nd WSOP Circuit Ring in Tunica, Mississippi. Whatever you may think of this controversial figure, 22 WSOP Circuit Rings is a milestone that few players can imagine.
Judging Hawkins on his WSOPC success alone, he’s on the way to legend status. However, with so many controversies surrounding this player, he is rarely judged just for his ability at the felt.
The poker community has a long memory, and for Hawkins, that memory includes multiple accusations from past backers alleging unpaid debts and breached staking agreements, culminating in a Florida court ordering him to pay more than $115,000 to a former backer.
Then in late 2025, a video surfaced showing Hawkins in a fisticuffs during a private Florida poker game, an incident that quickly went viral across social platforms and reignited discussion about his off-table conduct.
When it comes to tournament poker though, Maurice Hawkins’s skill is on record. His record stands as one of the most remarkable achievements in modern poker.
As Hawkins continues to add to his ring count, there’s no question he’ll remain a dominant force on the Circuit. Yet the conversations around his reputation highlight a broader truth: championships and character aren’t always in lockstep.
WSOP Circuit Rings: History & Rankings
The World Series of Poker Circuit (WSOPC) began in 2005 as the domestic arm of the World Series of Poker, designed to bring bracelet-style competition and recognition to a nationwide series of tournaments outside the main Las Vegas summer series.
- Maurice Hawkins: 22 WSOP Circuit Rings
- Ari Engel: 19 WSOP Circuit Rings
- Daniel Lowery: 18 WSOP Circuit Rings
- Joshua Reichard: 16 WSOP Circuit Rings
- Valentin Vornicu: 14 WSOP Circuit Rings
Ari Engel follows closely behind Hawkins, with 19 career rings. Daniel Lowery and Joshua Reichard are also longtime Circuit fixtures whose totals in the high teens reflect consistent deep runs and victories over many seasons.
This ongoing “ring race” has become one of the most compelling storylines in live poker outside WSOP bracelet events, spotlighting players who may not always make national headlines but who dominate the circuit.
As the Circuit continues to expand, these all-time totals are likely to evolve — but as of now, the names above represent the most consistently successful competitors in WSOP Circuit history.
