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by Erik Fast | Published: Mar 10, '25

Ari Engel once again stands alone atop the World Series of Poker Circuit gold rings leaderboard. The Canadian poker pro won his record 19th WSOPC title less than a week after Maurice Hawkins took down the WSOPC Horseshoe Baltimore main event for a then record-tying 18th ring. While Hawkins’ win was certainly a noteworthy story […]

by Brian Pempus | Published: Nov 26, '12

The family of J.R.R. Tolkien, author of the acclaimed The Lord of the Rings books, is suing the company that turned the story into movies over taking the brand to casinos. Warner Bros. has licensed The Lord of the Rings to a slot machine maker, and the devices have become common in brick-and-mortar casinos. Other […]

by Erik Fast | Published: Aug 27, '25

Victory in New Orleans sees Hawkins stand alone atop the WSOPC titles leaderboard, taking a one-win lead over 19-time winner Ari Engel.

by Card Player News Team | Published: Aug 14, '25

The World Series of Poker Circuit returns to Graton Resort & Casino this August for an 18-event series with $1.2 million in guarantees.

by Erik Fast | Published: Apr 24, '25

The World Series of Poker Circuit rings race has been red-hot this spring, with several of the top title earners on the tour taking down events in recent months. The latest entry in this saga saw Maurice Hawkins take down the 2025 WSOPC Horseshoe Tunica $400 Monster Stack no-limit hold’em event for $34,711 and his […]

by Erik Fast | Published: Mar 19, '25

March has been a wild month for the top contenders on the World Series of Poker Circuit all-time titles leaderboard, with many of the highest-ranked players on that list capturing rings in recent weeks. Maurice Hawkins tied the lead at 18 by taking down the WSOPC Horseshoe Baltimore main event on Mar. 3. Later that […]

by Erik Fast | Published: Mar 03, '25

Maurice Hawkins already held the record as the World Series of Poker Circuit’s all-time money leader. But thanks to a win in the WSOP Circuit Horseshoe Baltimore $1,700 main event, the longtime mid-stakes grinder is also tied for the most victories in the history of the tour with 18 gold rings. What’s even more impressive? […]

by Erik Fast | Published: Feb 11, '25

Maurice Hawkins won his 17th World Series of Poker Circuit gold ring in style, dragging the final pot of the WSOP Circuit Harrah’s Pompano Beach $400 40/40/40 Grand Master no-limit hold’em event with a nine-high straight flush in hearts. Hawkins now sits in second place on the all-time WSOPC rings leaderboard, trailing only 18-time winner […]

by Erik Fast | Published: Sep 23, '24

Ari Engel already held the record for the most World Series of Poker Circuit rings won. Now, thanks to a victory in a $888 buy-in online event held in Pennsylvania. He now has 18 WSOPC titles, two more than his nearest competitor in 16-time champion Maurice Hawkins. Engel, who also has three WSOP bracelets in […]

by Ryan Lucchesi | Published: May 15, '24

Maurice Hawkins – Photo Credit: World Series of Poker Maurice Hawkins captured his 16th World Series of Poker Circuit gold ring by winning the main event hosted at Harrah’s Cherokee that wrapped up on May 13. The victory puts him second on the all-time list for gold rings directly behind Ari Engel and his 17 […]