Nationality
Canadian
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Born (date and place of birth)
1984 in Canada
Residence (current location)
St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada
Education (institution, specialization)
Attended college while grinding poker bankroll; specific institution or degree details not publicly documented
Year started playing poker
2006 (first recorded tournament cash)
Age when started playing
Approximately 22 years old
Year turned professional
Around 2006–2007 when first major cashes recorded
First major win (amount, tournament, year)
2008 WPT Bellagio Cup IV, $15,400 buy-in, $1,673,770 first prize
First important tournament
Recorded tournament cashes beginning in 2006; notable WSOP cashes in 2007 including five times
Initial bankroll
Self-grinded bankroll during college years with online play
Poker education (courses, coaches)
Learned through extensive online play and experience; no formal poker education reported
Total live tournament winnings
Over $30,000,000 in live tournament earnings as of 2024
Number of tournament wins
Multiple including 1 WPT title, 2 EPT main events, 1 WSOP bracelet, several high roller and Triton titles
Number of final tables
25 WSOP final tables, 20 EPT final tables, 6 WPT final tables plus numerous other final tables
Largest tournament win (amount, tournament, year)
$1,895,000 (3rd place in 2024 Triton Super High Roller Jeju), $1,673,770 (1st place WPT Bellagio Cup IV 2008)
WSOP bracelets (number)
1 (2024 WSOP $1,000 No-Limit Hold'em 6-Max Online Championship)
WSOP cashes (number)
88
WSOP final tables
25
Best WSOP Main Event result
589th place, 2013 WSOP Main Event
Super high roller results ($100K+)
Notable several high roller wins including 2022 EPT Barcelona €50,000 High Roller and multiple Triton SHRS titles
High roller wins ($25K-$100K)
2022 EPT Barcelona High Roller, multiple Triton Poker Super High Roller Series titles
Online tournament winnings
Includes major WSOP Online bracelet (2024) victory
Major online titles
1 WSOP Online bracelet
Main cash game limits
High stakes cash games, exact stakes not publicly detailed
Highest stakes played
Competes regularly in $159,000 buy-in and similar very high stake tournaments
Notable high stakes sessions
Noted for high stakes tournament and cash game sessions in Triton and other super high rollers
"Big Game" participation
Active in elite high roller circuit including Triton Super High Roller Series
Country ranking
5th highest-earning Canadian poker player historically
All Time Money List position
5th on Canadian all-time money list; top 51 worldwide all-time live earnings
Statistics by year (best/worst year)
Active with consistent winnings from 2006 onward; peak earnings and results in 2023-2024
Main discipline (Hold'em, Omaha, Mixed games)
No-Limit Hold'em
Format specialization (tournaments/cash/online/live)
Focuses on live tournaments, high rollers, mixed online play; Six-Max formats noted
Preferred table size (6-max, full ring, heads-up)
Six-max and full ring preferred
Known formats (NLHE, PLO, HORSE, others)
No-Limit Hold'em, Short Deck, Mixed Max formats
Specialization limits
$1,000 to $159,000+ buy-in tournaments
Online rooms where plays
PokerStars (screenname "SirWatts") and other major platforms
Favorite casinos/locations
Bellagio (Las Vegas), Monte Carlo, Barcelona, Caribbean, Triton series locations (Jeju, Montenegro, Vietnam)
Style characterization (TAG, LAG, nitty, aggressive)
Balanced, disciplined aggressive style with strong fundamentals
Known for bluffs/traps
Strategic, selective bluffing; known for skillful and controlled approach
Mathematical or intuitive approach
Combination of math/analysis and experience-based intuition
Style adaptability
High adaptability to opponents and conditions across formats and stakes
Playing strengths
Endurance, deep stack play, high roller expertise, tournament final table experience
GTO strategy usage
Uses GTO and modern poker theory extensively for strategy refinement
Poker software usage
Employs advanced poker software and solvers for study and analysis
Television appearances (list of shows with specific episodes/dates)
Numerous WPT and EPT televised final tables; Triton series coverage
Major publication interviews (publication names, article titles, links)
Featured in PokerNews and other top poker media interviews
Posting frequency in social media
Regular posting during tournaments and major series
Type of content in social media
Poker achievements, strategy insights, tournament updates
Poker publication articles (publication names, article titles, publication dates, links)
Published career features and interviews in top poker outlets
Special achievements (achievement descriptions, recognition details)
Poker’s Triple Crown winner (WPT, EPT, WSOP); two-time EPT Main Event champion; multiple high roller titles; significant high stakes live cashes
Records associated with name (record descriptions, verification)
Third player to win two live EPT Main Events
Contribution to poker development (specific contributions, recognition)
Renowned for consistent high stakes performance and longevity; role model for poker tournament professionalism
Legacy in poker world (specific legacy aspects, community impact)
One of Canada’s all-time best poker pros; influential in elevating poker’s high roller profile
Industry influence (specific influences, changes attributed)
Raised profile of Canadian poker players globally; prominent figure in super high roller and international poker scenes
WSOP (World Series of Poker) - all events all years
2024 | Online | WSOP Online 6-Max Championship | - | $1,000 | 1st | $138,327 | - | - | - |||| 2014 | USA | WSOP | Rio All-Suite Hotel | $1,500 NLHE Mixed Max | 2nd | | - | - | - |||| 2013 | USA | WSOP | Rio | Main Event | - | 589th | | 6,352 | -
EPT (European Poker Tour) - all seasons
2023 | Monaco | EPT Monte Carlo | Monte Carlo Casino | Main Event | €5,300 | 1st | €749,425 | | | |||| 2016 | Bahamas | PokerStars Caribbean Adventure | Paradise Island | Main Event | $5,000 | 1st | $728,325 | | | |||| 2008 | UK | EPT London | | High Roller | | 3rd | $422,750 | | |
WSOP Europe
2012 | France | WSOPE | Cannes | €50,000 Majestic Roller | €51,000 | 1st | $1,304,648 | | |
WSOP Online events
2024 | Online | WSOP Online 6-Max Championship | - | $1,000 | 1st | $138,327 | | |
Triton Poker Series
2024 | Montenegro | Triton Poker Super High Roller Series | | $30,000 NLH 8-Handed | $30,000 | 1st | $1,023,000 | 154 | | |||| 2024 | Jeju | Triton Poker Super High Roller Series | | $159,000 Event #9 | $159,000 | 3rd | $1,895,000 | | | |||| 2024 | Vietnam | Triton Poker Super High Roller Series | | $50,000 Short Deck | $50,000 | 1st | $695,000 | | |
Bellagio Cup
2008 | USA | WPT Bellagio Cup IV | Bellagio | Main Event | $15,400 | 1st | $1,673,770 | | |
Aussie Millions
2017 | Australia | Aussie Millions | | $100,000 Challenge | $100,000 | 2nd | $399,668 | | |
Short Deck tournaments
2024 | Vietnam | Triton SHRS | | $50,000 Short Deck | 50,000 | 1st | $695,000 ||||