Hamid Izadi Claims Fourth WSOP Circuit Main Event Title

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  • 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 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 Georgia-based professional collected $93,060 and his 11th WSOP Circuit gold ring after defeating a 282-entry field.

The victory also saw Izadi successfully defend his 2025 championship at the venue, making him the first player to win consecutive Main Event titles at Caesars Southern Indiana. He is now the second player in WSOP Circuit history to secure four Main Event championships, joining Hawkins.

Izadi Completes Fourth WSOPC Main Event Win

Izadi's latest victory marks his fourth WSOP Circuit Main Event title across three seasons. His first championship came in February 2024 at Harrah's Pompano Beach. He topped a 917-entry field in the $1,700 Main Event, defeating Boris Kasabov heads-up to win $245,225 and his seventh Circuit gold ring.

In September 2025, Izadi returned to the winner's circle at Caesars Southern Indiana, winning another $1,700 Main Event. 

The tournament attracted 338 entries, with Izadi collecting $111,179 and his ninth gold ring after defeating Maurice Hawkins heads-up.

His third Main Event victory followed in May 2026 at Harrah's Cherokee. Izadi overcame a 1,489-entry field, defeating Louis George heads-up to secure $332,405. The tournament generated a $2,255,835 prize pool, while the victory increased his Circuit ring tally to 10.

Izadi secured his fourth title at Caesars Southern Indiana in November 2026, defeating Robert Hankins to claim $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

Izadi Joins Maurice Hawkins With Four Main Event Titles

With his latest championship, Izadi joins Maurice Hawkins as the only players in WSOP Circuit history to have won four Main Event titles.

Hawkins, however, maintains a substantial lead in the overall WSOP Circuit gold ring standings with 26. Izadi has 11 rings, while Daniel Lowery follows Hawkins with 22 and Alan Engel holds 19.

The two four-time Main Event champions have previously faced each other heads-up. Their meeting came in the September 2025 Caesars Southern Indiana Main Event, where Izadi defeated Hawkins to secure his second Main Event championship.

Speaking to Poker.Org following his latest victory, Izadi said, "I'm going to catch him soon," referring to Hawkins' 26-ring record.

Izadi also expressed his pride in reaching four Main Event titles and credited his family's support for enabling him to continue competing in tournaments.

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