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'''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.<ref name="Cardplayer"/>He also finished 2nd in the $ 1,500 No Limit Hold'em - Mixed Max (Event #58)[[2014 World Series of Poker]]. |
'''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.<ref name="Cardplayer"/>He also finished 2nd in the $ 1,500 No Limit Hold'em - Mixed Max (Event #58)[[2014 World Series of Poker]]. |
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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">[http://www.globalpokerindex.com/poker-players/michael-watson-35140/ Mike Watson's GPI profile]</ref> |
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| 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]He also finished 2nd in the $ 1,500 No Limit Hold'em - Mixed Max (Event #58)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]
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 2014, his total live tournament winnings exceed $7,200,000. [3]
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.[4]
Notes
- ^ a b Rodriguez, Julio (2008-07-18). "WPT: Michael "SirWatts" Watson Wins the Bellagio Cup IV". CardPlayer.com. Retrieved 2008-07-18.
- ^ Mike Watson's GPI profile
- ^ "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.