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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 (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, 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> |
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As of 2013, his total live tournament winnings exceed $6,700,000.<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> |
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== European Poker Tour == |
== European Poker Tour == |
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Revision as of 22:16, 8 October 2013
| Michael Watson | |
|---|---|
| Nickname(s) | SirWatts, SirBusket |
| Residence | St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador |
| World Series of Poker | |
| Bracelet(s) | None |
| Money finish(es) | 8 |
| Highest ITM Main Event finish | 589th, 2013 |
| World Poker Tour | |
| Title(s) | 1 |
| Final table(s) | 1 |
| Money finish(es) | 2 |
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]
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, bracelet and $1,673,770.[1]
As of 2013, his total live tournament winnings exceed $6,700,000.[2]
European Poker Tour
Watson finished 3rd in 2008 EPT London High Roller Showdown, taking home $422,750. The final table included notable pros Jason Mercier, John Juanda, Scotty Nguyen, David Benyamine, and Isabelle Mercier.[3]
Notes
- ^ a b Rodriguez, Julio (2008-07-18). "WPT: Michael "SirWatts" Watson Wins the Bellagio Cup IV". CardPlayer.com. Retrieved 2008-07-18.
- ^ "CardPlayer.com - Player Database - Results for Michael Watson". CardPlayer.com. Retrieved 2008-10-08.
- ^ "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.