Keith Hawkins

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Keith Hawkins Jnr
Nickname(s)The Camel
Residence Reading, Berkshire, England
Born1967 (age 56–57)
World Series of Poker
Bracelet(s) None
Money finish(es)7
Highest ITM
Main Event finish		75th, 2008
World Poker Tour
Title(s)None
Final table(s)None
Money finish(es)1
European Poker Tour
Title(s)None
Final table(s)None
Money finish(es)100

Keith Hawkins (born 1967) is an English professional poker player, based in North Yorkshire.

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Early years

Hawkins claims he got hooked on gambling after placing his first winning bet on the 1974 Derby (10p on Snow Knight at 66/1.) He began playing five card draw at school as a teenager, and was later introduced to Texas hold 'em by Neil Channing.[ citation needed ]

Poker career

Hawkins is a regular on the European poker tournament circuit, with tournament wins in Southampton, Luton, Dundee, London and Sheffield.

Amongst these wins was the £1,500 no limit hold 'em event at the Grosvenor UK Open 2002, where he defeated Jan Sjavik to win the £39,000 first prize. [1]

As of 2007, his total live tournament winnings exceed $700,000. This ranks him in the top 40,000 players of all time. [2]

Online poker

On 14 May 2006, Hawkins finished 7th in the PokerStars $1,000,000 guaranteed tournament, for over $20,000. He plays online as The Camel.

Poker writing

Hawkins writes regular articles for Card Player Magazine and The Hendon Mob's website and also posts on their forum as The Camel. He also posts on the BlondePoker and Two Plus Two forums.

Personal life

Outside of poker, Hawkins has one son, Jake, born 30 September 2005. He supports Queens Park Rangers F.C.

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References

  1. ↑ "Grosvenor UK Open 2002, No Limit Holdem". The Hendon Mob. Retrieved 24 March 2024.
  2. ↑ "Keith Hawkins' profile on The Hendon Mob". The Hendon Mob Poker Database. Retrieved 24 November 2023.
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