Mike Watson
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Mike 'SirWatts' Watson, born in St. John's, Newfoundland and based in Toronto, has been at the top of the game for almost two decades. He won the WPT Bellagio Cup in 2008 for $1,673,770 and the PCA Main Event in 2016, and has adapted seamlessly to the Triton era: winner of the $131,250 Triton Jeju seven-handed event in September 2025 for $2,130,812, his biggest cash, and winner of two Triton Montenegro events in May 2026 within four days, for $659,000 and $381,000. He took second in the $75,000 Triton PLO bracelet event at WSOP Paradise in December 2025 for $1,459,360. He holds a WSOP bracelet, is fourth on the Canadian all-time list with $38.8 million, and his separate online record of $13.6 million is among the largest of any live high roller. His current all-time global rank of 29th sits just behind his best of 26th.
Recent results
| Date | Event | Where | Place | Prize |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Sept 2025 | Triton Jeju II $131,250 NLH 7-Handed | Jeju | 1 | $2,130,812 |
| 12 Mar 2024 | Triton Jeju $159,000 NLH 8-Handed | Jeju | 3 | $1,895,000 |
| 22 May 2024 | Triton Montenegro $212,000 NLH 8-Handed | Budva | 4 | $1,748,000 |
| 11 Jul 2008 | WPT Bellagio Cup IV | Las Vegas | 1 | $1,673,770 |
| 4 Dec 2025 | WSOP Paradise $75,000 Pot Limit Omaha — Triton PLO (Bracelet Event #2) | Paradise Island | 2 | $1,459,360 |
| 18 May 2026 | Triton Montenegro $30,000 NLH Turbo (Event #7) | Budva | 1 | $659,000 |
| 25 May 2026 | Triton Montenegro $100,000 Pot Limit Omaha Main Event (Event #15) | Budva | 5 | $585,000 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much has Mike Watson won?
$38,781,970 in live tournament earnings as of 2 October 2026, plus a separate online record of $13,593,357.
Where is Mike Watson from?
He was born in St. John's, Newfoundland and lives in Toronto, Ontario.
What is Mike Watson's biggest cash?
$2,130,812 for winning the $131,250 Triton Jeju seven-handed event in September 2025.
Where does he rank in Canada?
Fourth on the Canadian all-time money list, and 29th on the global all-time list against a best rank of 26th.
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