Annie Duke may not have captured her first World Series of Poker Bracelet until ‘04 but she remains one of the most feared poker players at the ring matches at The Bellagio in sin city. Annie’s longawaited World Series of Poker bracelet came with a win at the "cast aside game" of Omaha hi/lo.
While competitors from the "younger generation" of poker run wild after a large win at the tournament, Annie goes back home to be "mom" to her four children. Annie was born in New Hampshire and raised into a family of poker players. If you don’t believe that, observe her brother, Howard Lederer, in action who coached her how to bet on the game.
However, Mrs. Duke is no small change girl and has won her share of difficult tables, including eliminating Howard along the way on several occasions. They are both players that have the skill to capture the huge bucks and do it with a smile.
Annie is a tough player at any table due to the fact that she is a legitimate poker player, but it is a little more than just being great at the game. Mrs. Duke is very intelligent and graduated from Columbia University where she took a double major in Psychology and English.
When you sit across from Annie at the poker table you’ll see Annie Duke is there to play the game and she starts "summing" you up from the time you join the table. If you can’t compete like a camp, then don’t bother.
Earning over $3 million in tournament competitions, Mrs. Duke became a consultant to both UltimateBet.com and Hollywood actor Ben Affleck, who wished to sharpen his abilities and grow into a power at the tables.
You may glimpse her at the Bellagio, you will observe her on the television and you might even play against her in an online poker game, but do not anticipate an easy win. Except of course you’re a camp-in-the-making, you will not beat her. Although, it’d be exciting to say you played at the at the table with "The Duke".
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