Mike Watson (poker player)

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]

Michael Watson
Mike Watson in 2016
Nickname(s)SirWatts, SirBusket
ResidenceSt. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador
Born1984 (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

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]

World Poker Tour

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

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.[5]

He won the PokerStars Caribbean Adventure in 2016 for over $700,000.[6]

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.[7]

References
  1. Rodriguez, Julio (2008-07-18). "WPT: Michael "SirWatts" Watson Wins the Bellagio Cup IV". CardPlayer.com. Retrieved 2008-07-18.
  2. "45th World Series of Poker - WSOP 2014, No Limit Hold'em - Mixed Max (Event #58)". The Hendon Mob. Retrieved 2024-05-05.
  3. "Mike Watson". Global Poker Index. Retrieved 2024-03-24.
  4. "Michael Watson's profile on The Hendon Mob". The Hendon Mob Poker Database. Retrieved 2023-12-04.
  5. "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.
  6. "PokerStars Caribbean Adventure - PCA 2016, #26 No Limit Hold'em - PCA Main Event". The Hendon Mob. Retrieved 2024-05-05.
  7. 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.
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