# Maurice Hawkins Files Bankruptcy; Dodging $115K Poker Debt?

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Podcast: [PokerNews Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/pokernews-podcast-6173)
Published: 2026-04-27T15:08:00+00:00
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## Resource

In the 959th episode of the PokerNews Podcast , Chad Holloway and Mike Holtz get together to discuss the recent bankruptcy filing of Maurice Hawkins . Is it to absolve himself from a six-figure poker debt due to Randy Garcia ? According to a Voluntary Petition for Individuals Filing for Bankruptcy (Case 26-15116-EPK) obtained by PokerNews , Hawkins, through his attorney Michael A. Kaufman, filed for Chapter 7 bankruptcy on Thursday, April 23 in the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of Florida. The filing came less than three weeks after Hawkins won the WSOP Circuit Elgin Event #3: $400 NLH for $17,419 and his record 24th ring, and despite Hawkins having already amassed $217,254 in 2026 tournament earnings according to The Hendon Mob. Plus, hear from Randy Garcia's attorney Rogen Chhabra , who has launched garnishment efforts against Maurice. A new PokerNews Podcast drops every Thursday at 8a PT / 11a ET / 4p UK time. Remember to subscribe to our YouTube channel so you do not miss an episode! Time Stamps *Time Topic* 00:00 | Welcome to the show 01:20 | Maurice Hawkins Files For Bankruptcy 16:40 | Attorney Rogen K. Chhabra

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