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{{short description|Canadian poker player}}
{{Short description|Canadian poker player (born 1984)}}
{{Infobox poker player
{{Infobox poker player
| name = Michael Watson
| name = Michael Watson
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| residence = [[St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador|St. John's]], [[Newfoundland and Labrador]]
| residence = [[St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador|St. John's]], [[Newfoundland and Labrador]]
| birth_date = {{birth year and age|1984}}
| birth_date = {{birth year and age|1984}}
| birth_place =
| birth_place =
| wsop bracelet count = ''None''
| wsop bracelet count = 1
| wsop money finishes = 8
| wsop final tables = 25
| wsop money finishes = 88
| wsop main event best finish rank = 589th
| wsop main event best finish rank = 589th
| wsop main event best finish year = 2013
| wsop main event best finish year = 2013
| wpt titles = 1
| wpt titles = 1
| wpt final tables = 2
| wpt final tables = 6
| wpt money finishes = 6
| wpt money finishes = 13
| ept titles =1
| ept titles = 2
| ept final tables =
| ept final tables = 20
| ept money finishes =
| ept money finishes = 41
| updated = 2024-07-11
}}
}}


'''Michael Watson''' (born 1984) is a [[Canadians|Canadian]] professional [[online poker]] player from [[St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador|St. John's]], [[Newfoundland and Labrador]] who won a [[World Poker Tour]] title in July 2008.<ref name="Cardplayer" /> He also finished 2nd in the $1,500 No Limit Hold'em – Mixed Max (Event #58) of the [[2014 World Series of Poker]].<ref>{{cite web| url=http://kiss.20mgcialis.org/| title=World series of poker| accessdate = 29 August 2018}}</ref>
'''Michael Watson''' (born 1984) is a [[Canadians|Canadian]] professional [[online poker]] player from [[St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador|St. John's]], [[Newfoundland and Labrador]] who won a [[World Poker Tour]] title in July 2008.<ref name="Cardplayer" /> He also finished 2nd in the $1,500 No Limit Hold'em – Mixed Max (Event #58) of the [[2014 World Series of Poker]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=45th World Series of Poker - WSOP 2014, No Limit Hold'em - Mixed Max (Event #58) |url=https://pokerdb.thehendonmob.com/event.php?a=r&n=169392 |access-date=2024-05-05 |website=The Hendon Mob |language=en}}</ref>


On July 11, 2014, Mike Watson is ranked #24 on the [[Global poker index]] (he ranked as high as #2 in June 2013) <ref name="GPI">[http://www.globalpokerindex.com/poker-players/michael-watson-35140/ Mike Watson's GPI profile]</ref>
On July 11, 2014, Mike Watson is ranked #24 on the [[Global poker index]] (he ranked as high as #2 in June 2013) <ref name="GPI">{{Cite web |title=Mike Watson |url=https://www.globalpokerindex.com/poker-players/michael-watson-35140/ |access-date=2024-03-24 |website=Global Poker Index}}</ref> As of 2023, his total live tournament winnings exceed $20,700,000.<ref name="stats">{{Cite web |title=Michael Watson's profile on The Hendon Mob |url=https://pokerdb.thehendonmob.com/player.php?a=r&n=35140 |access-date=2023-12-04 |website=The Hendon Mob Poker Database |language=en}}</ref>

Watson is one of only 10 players to achieve a [[Triple Crown (poker)|Triple Crown]], which he completed in July 2024.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Kevin Mathers|url=https://x.com/Kevmath/status/1811387990788501940 |access-date=2024-07-11 |website=x.com |language=en}}</ref>


== World Poker Tour ==
== 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 (poker player)|Ralph Perry]], fellow professional online poker player Luke "IWEARGOGGLES" Staudenmaier and [[David Benyamine]] who Watson defeated during heads-up play to take the title, bracelet and $1,673,770.<ref name="Cardplayer">{{cite web |url=http://www.cardplayer.com/poker-news/article/4703/wpt-michael-quot-sirwatts-quot-watson-wins-the-bellagio-cup-iv |title=WPT: Michael "SirWatts" Watson Wins the Bellagio Cup IV |accessdate=2008-07-18 |last=Rodriguez |first=Julio |date=2008-07-18 |publisher=CardPlayer.com}}</ref>
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 (poker player)|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.<ref name="Cardplayer">{{cite web |url=http://www.cardplayer.com/poker-news/article/4703/wpt-michael-quot-sirwatts-quot-watson-wins-the-bellagio-cup-iv |title=WPT: Michael "SirWatts" Watson Wins the Bellagio Cup IV |accessdate=2008-07-18 |last=Rodriguez |first=Julio |date=2008-07-18 |publisher=CardPlayer.com}}</ref>

As of 2014, his total live tournament winnings exceed $7,200,000.<ref name="stats">{{cite web |url=http://www.cardplayer.com/players/results/Michael-Watson/27466 |title=CardPlayer.com – Player Database – Results for Michael Watson |accessdate=2008-10-08 |publisher=CardPlayer.com}}</ref>


== European Poker Tour ==
== 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]].<ref name="ept">{{cite web |url=http://www.cardplayer.com/poker-tournaments/2299-2008-pokerstars-com-ept-london-season-v/16136/results |title=2008 PokerStars.com EPT London – Season V – High Roller Showdown – Event 7 – Poker tournament results, including winners and their payouts and winnings. |accessdate=2012-07-14 |publisher=CardPlayer.com}}</ref>
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]].<ref name="ept">{{Cite web |title=2008 PokerStars.com EPT London – Season V – High Roller Showdown – Event 7 – Poker tournament results, including winners and their payouts and winnings. |url=http://www.cardplayer.com/poker-tournaments/2299-2008-pokerstars-com-ept-london-season-v/16136/results |access-date=2012-07-14 |website=CardPlayer.com}}</ref>


He won the PokerStars Caribbean Adventure in 2016 for over $700,000.
He won the PokerStars Caribbean Adventure in 2016 for over $700,000.<ref>{{Cite web |title=PokerStars Caribbean Adventure - PCA 2016, #26 No Limit Hold'em - PCA Main Event |url=https://pokerdb.thehendonmob.com/event.php?a=r&n=346485 |access-date=2024-05-05 |website=The Hendon Mob |language=en}}</ref>

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.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Richards |first=Connor |date=2023-05-06 |title=Mike Watson Becomes Third Player in History to Win Two Live EPT Main Event Titles |url=https://www.pokernews.com/news/2023/05/mike-watson-ept-monte-carlo-main-event-43504.htm |access-date=2023-10-08 |website=Poker |language=en}}</ref>

== World Series of Poker ==

Watson secured his first ever [[World Series of Poker bracelet|WSOP bracelet]] on July 8th, 2024 after winning the $1,000 No-Limit Hold 'Em 6-Max Online Championship.<ref>{{Cite web |title=WSOP Online Event #21: NL Hold'em 6-Max Online Championship |url=https://www.wsop.com/tournaments/results/?aid=2&grid=5504&tid=23546&dayof=1&rr=-1 |access-date=2024-07-11 |website=WSOP.com |language=en}}</ref> The win made him the 10th person to achieve a [[Triple Crown (poker)|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.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Mike Watson|url=https://www.wsop.com/players/profile/?playerid=21856 |access-date=2024-07-11 |website=WSOP.com |language=en}}</ref>


==References==
==References==
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==External links==
==External links==
* [http://sirwatts.blogspot.com/ Mike "SirWatts" Watson Official blog]
* [http://sirwatts.blogspot.com/ Mike "SirWatts" Watson Official blog]
* [http://pokerdb.thehendonmob.com/player.php?a=r&n=35140 Hendon Mob] profile
*[https://www.cardplayer.com/poker-players/27466-michael-watson Card Player profile]
* [http://pokerdb.thehendonmob.com/player.php?a=r&n=35140 Hendon Mob profile]
* [https://www.worldpokertour.com/player/mike-watson/ WPT profile]
* [https://www.wsop.com/players/profile/?playerid=21856 WSOP profile]


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Latest revision as of 17:25, 12 July 2024

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)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
Information last updated on 11 July 2024.

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

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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

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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

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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

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  1. ^ a b 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. ^ "Kevin Mathers". x.com. Retrieved 2024-07-11.
  6. ^ "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.
  7. ^ "PokerStars Caribbean Adventure - PCA 2016, #26 No Limit Hold'em - PCA Main Event". The Hendon Mob. Retrieved 2024-05-05.
  8. ^ 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.
  9. ^ "WSOP Online Event #21: NL Hold'em 6-Max Online Championship". WSOP.com. Retrieved 2024-07-11.
  10. ^ "Mike Watson". WSOP.com. Retrieved 2024-07-11.
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