World Series of Poker
Corkins won a World Series of Poker bracelet and $96,000 for winning the 1992 $5,000 Pot Limit Omaha tournament. In total, he has finished in the money on 26 occasions.
In November 2005, Corkins finished second to Mike Matusow in the World Series of Poker Tournament of Champions freeroll, receiving $325,000.
In 2007, at the 2007 World Series of Poker, Corkins won the $2500 6 Handed No Limit Hold Em event, defeating Terrence Chan and winning over $515,000, in addition to the championship bracelet.
At the 2008 World Series of Poker, Corkins finished in 162nd place out of 6,844 entries, earning him $41,816.
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