Michael Watson won the 2026 Triton Super High Roller Series Montenegro presented by CoinPoker $30,000 no-limit hold'em turbo, defeating 84 entries to earn $659,000. The victory gave him six or more Triton titles, making him the fourth player in Triton Poker history to reach that mark. He tied Matthias Eibinger and Punnat Punsri for second on the tour title leaderboard, behind Jason Koon. Watson’s career earnings rose to more than $38.8 million, with 47 Triton cashes totaling over $19.4 million. He also earned 672 Card Player Player of the Year points, his first title and seventh final-table finish of 2026, placing him just outside the top 50 in the yearlong standings.
"Michael Watson woke up on May 18, 2026 with five trident trophies in his collection. However, by the time he went to sleep, he had become just the fourth player in Triton Poker history to capture six or more titles."
"Ultimately, Watson defeated a field of 84 entries in the $30,000 no-limit hold'em turbo event at the 2026 Triton Super High Roller Series Montenegro presented by CoinPoker. Watson earned $659,000 as the last player standing, growing his career haul to more than $38.8 million. His 47 Triton cashes account for more than $19.4 million of that total."
"In addition to the title and the money, Watson also earned 672 Card Player Player of the Year points for this triumph. This was his first title and seventh final-table finish of 2026. With 1,991 total points, he now sits just outside the top 50 in the yearlong standings."
"The 42-year-old triple crown winner from Canada is now tied with Matthias Eibinger and Punnat Punsri for second on the tour's title leaderboard. Only Jason Koon, a 12-time champion, has managed more victories in Triton events."
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