Michael Wattel Bio

Mike Wattel of Phoenix, Arizona, has found much success on the tournament circuit. He has cashed in the World Series of Poker 17 times and owns a bracelet in the 1999 $1,500 Omaha eight-or-better event. Wattel has also cashed in the World Poker Tour twice, which includes a sixth place at the televised final table of the 2006 Five Star World Poker Classic. He has more than $970,000 in major tournament winnings.