Michael Watson, a renowned professional poker player from Canada, has firmly established himself as a dominant force in the high-stakes poker world. Known for his strategic acumen, calm demeanor, and consistent performance, Watson has accumulated impressive accolades throughout his career.
Among his numerous achievements, Watson’s run at the Triton Poker Series stands out as particularly noteworthy. With multiple victories across different events and locations, including Montenegro, London, North Cyprus and Jeju, Watson has showcased his ability to excel against the world’s elite players. His exceptional performances in these prestigious tournaments have solidified his reputation as one of the top high-stakes poker players globally.
Watson’s most recent triumph in the Triton Poker Series came in 2024 at the $30,000 + $1,800 NLH 8 Max event in Montenegro for a sum of $1,023,000. The event saw 154 entries, with a star-studded field that included Mikita Badziakouski (24th), Kickoff event winner Chris Moneymaker (23rd), Dylan Linde (22nd), Punnat Punsri (21st), Adrian Mateos (15th), Fedor Holz (14th), Patrik Antonius (11th), and Stephen Chidwick (9th).
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Watson’s understanding of the Short Deck format was on full display as he navigated through the competitive field in March 2023 when he shipped the Short Deck Hold’em Ante Only event for close to $700,000. In the heads-up session against Isaac Haxton, Watson led the charge to ultimately ship the coveted trophy. Other notable players on the final table included names like Jason Koon and Mikita Badziakouski.
Edition Year | Tournament Name | Entries | Prize money ($) |
Vietnam 2023 | $30K NLH Short Deck Ante Only | 44 | $1,023,000 |
North Cyprus 2023 | $30K PLO | 34 | $380,000 |
Jeju 2024 | $25K + $1.5K Short Deck Hold’em Ante Only | 52 | $347,000 |
Montenegro 2024 | $50K + $1.8K NLH 8 Handed | 154 | $695,000 |
Before the 2024 Triton Poker triumphs, Watson had already scooped two other events in North Cyprus and Vietnam. In the North Cyprus one, the 39 year old had a payday of close to $350,000 in the Pot Limit Omaha (PLO) event against Andrey Lyubovetskiy. When it came to the Vietnam 2023 stop, the Canadian shipped the Short Deck Ante-Only for $695,000 against Isaac Haxton ($500,000).
With over $12 Million in earnings from Triton Poker Series across four title wins and 32 cashes, Watson is a prominent name in the history of this super high roller series.
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With a Masters Degree in Journalism and Communication, Mrinal Gujare currently is cruising through an exciting genre of writing and editing at Gutshot Magazine. Apart from being an Editor, Mrinal is an avid reader and a former contemporary dancer. She is also perennially hungry for intriguing scoops from across the globe. No holds barred is the rule Mrinal follows in life.
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