Mike Watson (poker player)
| Michael Watson | |
|---|---|
 Mike Watson in 2016 | |
| Nickname(s) | SirWatts, SirBusket |
| Residence | St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador |
| Born | 1984 (age 39–40) |
| World Series of Poker | |
| Bracelet(s) | None |
| Final table(s) | 24 |
| Money finish(es) | 110 |
| Highest ITM Main Event finish | 589th, 2013 |
| World Poker Tour | |
| Title(s) | 1 |
| Final table(s) | 6 |
| Money finish(es) | 13 |
| European Poker Tour | |
| Title(s) | 2 |
| Final table(s) | 20 |
| Money finish(es) | 41 |
Michael Watson (born 1984) is a Canadian professional online poker player from St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador who won a World Poker Tour title in July 2008.[1] He also finished 2nd in the $1,500 No Limit Hold'em – Mixed Max (Event #58) of the 2014 World Series of Poker.
On July 11, 2014, Mike Watson is ranked #24 on the Global poker index (he ranked as high as #2 in June 2013) [2] As of 2023, his total live tournament winnings exceed $20,700,000.[3]
World Poker Tour[edit]
Watson was the winner of the World Poker Tour (WPT) Bellagio Cup IV, in A final table made up of Gabriel Thaler, John Phan, Ralph Perry, fellow professional online poker player Luke "IWEARGOGGLES" Staudenmaier and David Benyamine who Watson defeated during heads-up play to take the title, and $1,673,770.[1]
European Poker Tour[edit]
Watson finished 3rd in 2008 EPT London High Roller Showdown, taking home $422,750. The final table included notable professionals Jason Mercier, John Juanda, Scotty Nguyen, David Benyamine, and Isabelle Mercier.[4]
He won the PokerStars Caribbean Adventure in 2016 for over $700,000.
In 2023, Watson won the main event at EPT Monte Carlo for €749,425, becoming the third ever person to win two EPT main events.[5]
References[edit]
- ^ a b Rodriguez, Julio (2008-07-18). "WPT: Michael "SirWatts" Watson Wins the Bellagio Cup IV". CardPlayer.com. Retrieved 2008-07-18.
- ^ "Mike Watson". Global Poker Index. Retrieved 2024-03-24.
- ^ "Michael Watson's profile on The Hendon Mob". The Hendon Mob Poker Database. Retrieved 2023-12-04.
- ^ "2008 PokerStars.com EPT London – Season V – High Roller Showdown – Event 7 – Poker tournament results, including winners and their payouts and winnings". CardPlayer.com. Retrieved 2012-07-14.
- ^ Richards, Connor (2023-05-06). "Mike Watson Becomes Third Player in History to Win Two Live EPT Main Event Titles". Poker. Retrieved 2023-10-08.