Hawkins Breaks WSOPC Record for Most Rings, Amidst Another Becker Scandal Controversy
Spotlight on Maurice Hawkins: A Poker Champion with a Controversial Debt Saga
Maurice Hawkins, a renowned poker pro, finds himself in the limelight once more, but not for a triumphant win this time. His latest venture at the World Series of Poker Circuit (WSOPC) Horseshoe Tunica propelled him to equate with Ari Engel, securing his 19th WSOPC ring. However, this achievements has been clouded by a fresh financial scandal.
Fast forward to April 21, and the poker community was buzzing again. Previous backer, Randy Garcia, publicly accused Hawkins of failing to honor a $115,828 payment that was court-ordered in Palm Beach County, Florida, back in 2019. Garcia contends that Hawkins has only paid a fraction of the debt over six years.
Garcia took to social media, stating, "I'm now working with a new lawyer to get every cent he owes me (including 6 years of interest). I'll do everything I can not only to get my money back but to expose him as a cheat." He even shared a message from Hawkins, requesting an additional 30 days to settle the debt, which passed without any payment.
Meanwhile, another WSOP bracelet winner, Dennis Pratt, also chimed in, posting a video and claiming that Hawkins has not fulfilled their monetary agreement under their backing deal.
Interestingly, this is not the first time Hawkins' achievements have been shrouded in controversy. His 18th ring was claimed amidst a dispute - Divyam Satya was incorrectly awarded third place despite holding the winning hand.
Currently, the poker community and Hawkins' backers remain on tenterhooks, watching as the scandal unfolds. It seems that, aside from setting records on the tournament circuit, Maurice Hawkins keeps the poker community on edge, both with his wins and his financial obligations.
Note 1: Recent Developments: Randy Garcia's lawyer is now actively investigating methods to seize future winnings from Hawkins to recover the debt[1]. Garcia also shared screenshots of messages from Hawkins, appearing to mock Garcia's repeated updates about the debt and his attempts to publicize the issue[1].
Note 2: Backing Agreements: Dennis Pratt was one of the individuals who financed Hawkins' gameplay[2][3]. Both Randy Garcia and Dennis Pratt have publicly criticized Hawkins for his unpaid debts[1].
This saga raises questions about Hawkins' ethical conduct within the poker community, as he juggles his impressive poker achievements with financial obligations towards his supporters.
What is the controversy surrounding Maurice Hawkins, a poker champion, this time? Randy Garcia, a previous backer, publicly accused Hawkins of failing to honor a court-ordered $115,828 payment from 2019. Garcia stated that Hawkins has only paid a fraction of the debt over six years and is now working with a new lawyer to get every cent he owes, including six years of interest.
Another WSOP bracelet winner, Dennis Pratt, also joined the fray, posting a video and claiming that Hawkins has not fulfilled their monetary agreement under their backing deal. This is not the first time Hawkins' achievements have been shrouded in controversy, as his 18th ring was claimed amidst a dispute.
Meanwhile, recent developments show that Randy Garcia's lawyer is now actively investigating methods to seize future winnings from Hawkins to recover the debt. Garcia also shared screenshots of messages from Hawkins, appearing to mock Garcia's repeated updates about the debt and his attempts to publicize the issue.
These events raise questions about Hawkins' ethical conduct within the poker community, as he juggles his impressive poker achievements with financial obligations towards his supporters. The poker community and Hawkins' backers remain on tenterhooks, watching as the scandal unfolds.
