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Hamid Izadi Joins Maurice Hawkins With Fourth WSOP Circuit Main Event Title
- Hamid Izadi wins his fourth WSOP Circuit Main Event at Caesars Southern Indiana.
- He matches Maurice Hawkins' record and earns $93,060 plus his 11th gold ring.
- Izadi is the first to defend the Main Event title at this venue.
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Hamid Izadi won his fourth WSOP Circuit Main Event at Caesars Southern Indiana, earning $93,060 and his 11th gold ring. He joins Maurice Hawkins with four Main Event titles after defending his 2025 championship against 282 entries.
Hamid Izadi has matched Maurice Hawkins' record of four World Series of Poker Circuit (WSOPC) Main Event titles after winning the $1,700 Main Event at Caesars Southern Indiana on November 2, 2026.
The victory earned the Georgia-based professional $93,060 and his 11th WSOP Circuit gold ring, making him the first player to win consecutive Main Event titles at the venue.
Izadi defeated a 282-entry field to successfully defend the title he won at the same venue in September 2025. He is now only the second player in WSOP Circuit history to secure four Main Event championships, joining Hawkins in the category.
Izadi Secures Fourth WSOPC Main Event Victory
The latest victory adds another milestone to Izadi's WSOP Circuit career, which has seen him win four Main Events across three seasons.
His first Main Event title came in February 2024 at Harrah's Pompano Beach. Izadi topped a 917-entry field in the $1,700 tournament, defeating Boris Kasabov heads-up to collect $245,225 and his seventh Circuit ring.
He returned to the winner's circle in September 2025, taking down the $1,700 Main Event at Caesars Southern Indiana. The tournament attracted 338 entries, with Izadi earning $111,179 and his ninth gold ring after defeating Maurice Hawkins heads-up.
In May 2026, Izadi claimed his third Main Event title at Harrah's Cherokee. He overcame a 1,489-entry field to win $332,405, defeating Louis George heads-up. The tournament generated a $2,255,835 prize pool, and the victory brought his Circuit ring count to 10.
His fourth title came at Caesars Southern Indiana in November 2026, where he defeated Robert Hankins to secure $93,060 and his 11th gold ring.
Final Table Payouts
| Position | Player | Prize |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hamid Izadi | $93,060 |
| 2 | Robert Hankins | $63,040 |
| 3 | Brad Albrinck | $43,680 |
| 4 | Jake Gribbins | $30,880 |
| 5 | Bradley Tait | $22,270 |
| 6 | Christopher Dame | $16,400 |
| 7 | Christopher Selph | $12,340 |
| 8 | Donald Crabtree | $9,480 |
| 9 | Debbie Lee | $7,450 |
Hamid Izadi Matches Maurice Hawkins' Four-Title Record
Izadi's latest championship places him alongside Maurice Hawkins as the only players to have won four WSOP Circuit Main Event titles.
However, Hawkins continues to lead the overall WSOP Circuit gold ring standings with 26, compared with Izadi's 11. Daniel Lowery follows Hawkins with 22 rings, while Alan Engel has 19.
Hawkins and Izadi have also shared the final table spotlight. The two players previously faced each other heads-up in the September 2025 Caesars Southern Indiana Main Event, where Izadi secured his second title.
Following his latest victory, Izadi told Poker.Org, "I'm going to catch him soon," referring to Hawkins' 26-ring record.
He also discussed his pride in reaching four Main Event titles and credited his family's support for enabling him to continue playing tournaments.
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