Canadian Poker Pro Adds His Name to the EPT History Books in Monte Carlo
While it’s fair to say that the phrase “It’s the taking part that counts” - often used by those seeking solace in their having failed to win - isn’t really applicable to poker, the notion that poker fans crave glory as much as money is absolutely true. Admittedly, recognition tends to come as a by-product of a level of success sufficient to bring significant financial reward, but it would be doing poker players an injustice to automatically assume - due to the fact that the fundamental aim of the game is to win other peoples’ money - that it’s all about cash.
Seeking a sense of achievement is something that resonates with all poker players, from beginner to serious grinder. Moreover, this is anyway a healthy attitude with which to approach the game, as effort and the improvement it ultimately brings will in turn boost any player’s bankroll.
It’s the Winning That Counts…
When 39-year-old canadian poker player Mike Watson managed to finish at the top of the pile as the dust had finally settled in the recent PokerStars European Poker Tour (EPT) Main Event in Monte Carlo, however exhilarating the sensation must have been, it wasn’t a new one for the poker pro who hails from Toronto, Canada.
Being rewarded with €749,425 for their efforts would of course bring a smile to anyone’s face, but winning the 1,098-entry tournament, which generated a whopping €5,325,300 prize pool that befits such a prestigious event, was an extra-special achievement, as this was Watson’s second EPT title!
A Very Rare Poker Double
Watson had first tasted EPT glory back in 2016 when he walked away with the Tour’s PokerStars Caribbean Adventure title in 2016. This is a feat so rare that it had been achieved only twice before the Canadian managed to repeat history. The first ever player to accomplish this amazing double was the British writer, broadcaster and popular TV personality Vicky Coren Mitchell - whose husband, David Mitchell, starred in (amongst many others) the hit TV comedy, Peepshow. After bagging EPT London 2006 Coren struck again with victory at EPT San Remo in 2014.
The second player (and first male) to win a brace of EPT titles was Mikalai Pobal of Belarus, who followed up his maiden EPT win in Barcelona in 2012 with a repeat success seven years later in Prague.
Watson’s Winning Habit
Winning two EPT titles is incredibly impressive, but Watson seems to be rather greedy when it comes to winning. His latest feat can be added to a string of successes in online poker (as “SirWatts”) that will make us even more jealous, given that he has racked up seven SCOOP and three WCOOP titles, too!
It Could Be You…
Budding poker demons aching for their own taste of the big time can take advantage of the countless opportunities afforded them by the world of real money online poker where, every day of the year, you’ll find chances to win life-changing sums playing in online poker tournaments as well as use your poker prowess to qualify for live poker tournaments such as EPT events.
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Good luck at the tables, and have fun!
