Mike Watson (poker player)

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 accurate as of 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]

  1. ^ Cite error: The named reference Cardplayer was invoked but never defined (see the help page).
  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.