Prominent poker player Maurice Hawkins had filed for bankruptcy in what some called an attempt to absolve himself from an outstanding poker-related debt.
Maurice Hawkins Filed for Liquidation Bankruptcy
Last week, Maurice Hawkins submitted a Chapter 7 bankruptcy filing in the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of Florida. The poker pro, who has some $7 million in lifetime tournament winnings and is a 24-time WSOP Circuit gold ring winner, submitted his filing via his attorney, Michael Kaufman.
In the filing, Hawkins said that his assets, which include his rented residence in Florida, are worth between $500,000 and $1 million. He estimated his liabilities at between $100,000 and $500,000.
The filing…