Lowery Wins Choctaw Event for 22nd WSOPC Ring
The 52-year-old from Peter Pender, Arkansas, took the $400 40/40/40 event at the Choctaw festival and moved into second on the WSOPC rings leaderboard.
Updated on Nov. 6, 2026 in Gambling
Daniel Lowery won the $400 40/40/40 event at the World Series of Poker Circuit Choctaw festival, earning $28,710 and his 22nd gold ring. The victory came in a field of 449 entries and moved him into sole second place on the WSOPC rings leaderboard, behind Maurice Hawkins.
Why it matters
Lowery's result extends a recent run of five final tables and four titles since September 21, underscoring how consistently he is competing at the circuit's highest level. For players following the WSOPC standings, the ring race is now a two-horse contest at the top.
The Choctaw event was an age-restricted $400 buy-in open only to players 40 and older, drawing 449 entries and paying Lowery $28,710 for the win. Lowery's six cashes since late September total just under $121,000, though the source does not detail results beyond those cashes.
The players
Daniel Lowery
A 52-year-old poker player from Peter Pender, Arkansas, whose recent run has made him one of the circuit's most consistent winners.
Maurice Hawkins
A poker player who holds the WSOPC rings record with 26 gold rings, earned in part with a ring secured in July 2026.
World Series of Poker Circuit
The tournament series that hosts the Choctaw festival and awards gold rings for event victories across its stops.
The details
Lowery defeated the field in the 40/40/40 event, an age-restricted tournament open only to players 40 and older. The win came after a run that included titles at the Horseshoe Council Bluffs $400 Big O event and two October titles at the Arkansas Poker Showdown, including the $600 main event.
Timeline
September 21, 2026: Lowery's run of five final tables and four titles begins.
Late September 2026: Lowery wins the $400 Big O event at Horseshoe Council Bluffs.
October 2026: Lowery wins two titles at the Arkansas Poker Showdown.
November 2026: Lowery wins the Choctaw $400 40/40/40 event for his 22nd ring.
Season Trajectory
Lowery's ring total now places him directly behind Maurice Hawkins on the WSOPC leaderboard, with Ari Engel tied for second on titles. The race for the circuit's ring lead is tightening among a small group of repeat winners.
Players aiming to compete in age-restricted WSOPC events should note that the Choctaw 40/40/40 event required entrants to be 40 or older. The $400 buy-in made it an accessible option for qualifying players.
The takeaway
Consistency across multiple stops matters as much as single wins in the WSOPC ring race. Players tracking the leaderboard should watch how quickly the top spot changes hands over the coming months.
Further reading
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