Mike Watson biography
Mike Watson is a Canadian tournament professional who built his game online under the screen name "SirWatts" and still plays online tournaments today.
He won the WPT Bellagio Cup IV in 2008 for $1,673,770 and the EUR 50,000 Majestic High Roller at WSOP Europe in 2012 for EUR 1,000,000. He won the PokerStars Caribbean Adventure Main Event in 2016 for $728,325 and the EPT Monte Carlo Main Event in 2023 for EUR 749,425. At the World Series of Poker he finished second several times, in 2011, 2014, 2016, 2022 and 2023, before winning his first bracelet in 2024 in the $1,000 No-Limit Hold'em 6-Max Online Championship. That win made him a Triple Crown winner with titles on the WSOP, WPT and EPT.
In recent years Watson has been a regular on the Triton high roller series, with a 3rd place for $1,895,000 and a 4th place for $1,748,000 in 2024 and a win in a $125,000 Super High Roller in Jeju in 2025 for $2,130,812. His live tournament earnings are close to $39 million. He is married with one child.
Career summary
A Triple Crown winner with WSOP, WPT and EPT titles and nearly $39 million in live earnings, Mike "SirWatts" Watson is one of Canada's most successful tournament players.
Mike Watson poker winnings
| Year | Event | Place | Prize |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Triton Jeju $125,000 Super High Roller | 1st | $2,130,812 |
| 2023 | EPT Monte Carlo Main Event | 1st | EUR 749,425 |
| 2016 | PCA Main Event | 1st | $728,325 |
| 2012 | WSOPE EUR 50,000 Majestic High Roller | 1st | EUR 1,000,000 |
| 2008 | WPT Bellagio Cup IV | 1st | $1,673,770 |
| 2024 | Triton Jeju $150,000 Super High Roller | 3rd | $1,895,000 |
| 2024 | Triton Montenegro $200,000 Super High Roller | 4th | $1,748,000 |
Verified live tournament earnings: $38,700,000+, plus 1 WSOP bracelet.
Mike Watson playing style
Watson is a disciplined, mathematically strong tournament specialist who is equally effective in large-field Main Events and small high roller fields.
Business & sponsorships
Professional poker player.
Why Mike matters
Mike Watson spent years finishing second in WSOP events before finally winning a bracelet in 2024, which made him one of the few players to complete poker's Triple Crown.
FAQ about Mike Watson
What is Mike Watson's online nickname?
He plays as "SirWatts".
Is Mike Watson a Triple Crown winner?
Yes. With his 2024 WSOP bracelet he added to his WPT title from 2008 and his EPT Monte Carlo win from 2023.
How much has Mike Watson won playing poker?
Mike Watson has won $38,700,000+ in live tournament earnings.
How many WSOP bracelets does Mike Watson have?
Mike Watson has won 1 WSOP bracelet.
