Michael Bolger

Michael Bolger (often listed as Malcolm Bolger in official records) is a Canadian poker player who has built a solid tournament resume since 2015. His live earnings exceed $304,000 from 28 cashes, with two outright victories.

Bolger's biggest score came in January 2022 when he finished 5th in a C$1,700 No-Limit Hold'em event at the WSOP International Circuit in Canada, earning C$63,637. His first recorded win was at the 2020 Pure Canadian Poker Championship, taking down a C$880 tournament for C$35,194. He also won a C$1,100 event at the 2023 Pure Poker Tour Edmonton for C$10,010.

• 2016 WPTDeepStacks Grey Eagle: 3rd place, C$27,180
• 2021 Summer Super Stack Series: 4th place, C$12,388
• 2016 WPTDeepStacks Edmonton: 35th place, C$2,302
• 2025 Irish Poker Open: Cashed twice, including 291st in the €250 event and 538th in the €1,150 Main Event.

Bolger continues to compete actively. In 2025, he finished 9th in a C$1,500 Superstack (C$6,756) and made two cashes at the Irish Poker Open. In 2026, he placed 2nd in a C$340 event at the Pure Poker Tour Yellowhead (C$3,439) and 144th in a WSOP Circuit event (C$3,390).

While no detailed analysis of Bolger's style exists, his results show versatility across buy-in levels from C$250 to C$5,300, suggesting a disciplined approach with a preference for large-field events.

Bolger is a respected tournament grinder on the Canadian circuit, consistently making deep runs in WSOP Circuit and Pure Poker Tour events. His career total of $304,809 places him among the notable regulars in the region.