Michael McDonald (poker player)

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Michael McDonald

McDonald at the EPT Grand Final in Monte Carlo
Nickname(s) Tîmex
Hometown Waterloo, Ontario
European Poker Tour
Titles 1
Final tables 1
Money finishes 2

Michael McDonald (born September 11, 1989) is Canadian poker player. McDonald is the youngest person to win an event on the European Poker Tour (EPT)[1].

At 18 years of age, McDonald won the EPT German Open in Dortmund, Germany in February 2008 winning €933,600 ($1,370,161). Earlier in January the same year, he also won the A$1,000 PokerPro No Limit Hold'em preliminary event at the Aussie Millions and coming runner up in another preliminary event, he is currently 3rd on the CardPlayer's Player of Year standings.

His total live tournament winnings exceed $1,500,000.[2]

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  1. ^ Waterloo hotbed for poker prodigies
  2. ^ cardplayer.com - Results for Michael McDonald

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