Overview

• Hawkins defeated Thai Cao heads-up, surviving a key double with a wheel before closing it out with kings against queens.
• The Caesars New Orleans event drew 106 entries and generated a $54,590 prize pool.
• Eighteen-time ring winner Daniel Lowery finished eighth as the chase with Ari Engel and other circuit regulars continues.
• Hawkins now has more than $6.4 million in live tournament cashes and remains a polarizing figure over past unpaid backer accusations.
• The victory is his fourth WSOP Circuit ring of 2025, with the New Orleans series continuing through this week.