Annie Duke mightn’t have earned her first WSOP Bracelet until two thousand and four but she remains one of the most feared poker players at the cash matches at The Bellagio in Las Vegas. Annie’s longawaited World Series of Poker bracelet came with a win at the "forgotten game" of Omaha hi/lo.
While competitors from the "younger generation" of poker go crazy following a huge win at the tournament, Annie goes back home to be "mom" to her four kids. She was born in New Hampshire into a family of card competitors. If you do not accept that, watch her brother, Howard Lederer, in action who taught her how to compete in the game.
However, Annie Duke is no small change girl and has captured her cut of difficult tables, including eliminating Howard along the way on a couple of occasions. They’re both players that have the skill to capture the huge bucks and do so with a smile.
Annie Duke is a tough competitor at any table considering that she is a real poker player, but it is a little more than simply being strong at the game. Annie is incredibly intelligent and graduated from Columbia University where she double majored in Psychology and English.
When you sit across from her at the poker table you will see Annie Duke is there to play the game and she starts "sizing" you up as soon as you join the table. If you can’t wager like a winner, then don’t bother.
Acquiring over three million dollars in tournament competitions, Mrs. Duke became a adviser to both UltimateBet.com and actor Ben Affleck, who aspired to sharpen his talents and develop into a power at the tables.
You might catch a glimpse of her at the Bellagio, you’ll definitely notice Annie on the television and you may even compete against her in a cyber poker match, but do not count on an easy win. Except of course you are a champion-in-the-making, you’ll not defeat her. However, it would be fun to mention you played at the at the table with "The Duke".