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) | 1 |
| Final table(s) | 25 |
| Money finish(es) | 88 |
| 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.[2]
On July 11, 2014, Mike Watson is ranked #24 on the Global poker index (he ranked as high as #2 in June 2013) [3] As of 2023, his total live tournament winnings exceed $20,700,000.[4]
Watson is one of only 10 players to achieve a Triple Crown, which he completed in July 2024.[5]
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.[6]
He won the PokerStars Caribbean Adventure in 2016 for over $700,000.[7]
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.[8]
World Series of Poker
[edit]Watson secured his first ever WSOP bracelet on July 8th, 2024 after winning the $1,000 No-Limit Hold 'Em 6-Max Online Championship.[9] The win made him the 10th person to achieve a Triple Crown, having previously won titles in both the WPT and EPT.
In addition to a bracelet, Watson has accumulated 88 cashes and 25 final tables in WSOP events worth a combined $3,792,962 in earnings.[10]
References
[edit]- ^ a b Rodriguez, Julio (2008-07-18). "WPT: Michael "SirWatts" Watson Wins the Bellagio Cup IV". CardPlayer.com. Retrieved 2008-07-18.
- ^ "45th World Series of Poker - WSOP 2014, No Limit Hold'em - Mixed Max (Event #58)". The Hendon Mob. Retrieved 2024-05-05.
- ^ "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.
- ^ "Kevin Mathers". x.com. Retrieved 2024-07-11.
- ^ "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.
- ^ "PokerStars Caribbean Adventure - PCA 2016, #26 No Limit Hold'em - PCA Main Event". The Hendon Mob. Retrieved 2024-05-05.
- ^ 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.
- ^ "WSOP Online Event #21: NL Hold'em 6-Max Online Championship". WSOP.com. Retrieved 2024-07-11.
- ^ "Mike Watson". WSOP.com. Retrieved 2024-07-11.