Annie Duke may not have captured her first World Series of Poker Bracelet until 2004 but she is one of the most feared poker competitors at the cash matches at The Bellagio in Las Vegas. Annie’s longawaited WSOP bracelet came with a win at the "buried game" of Omaha hi-low.
While competitors from the "younger generation" of poker run crazy after a large win at the tables, Annie goes back home to be "mom" to her 4 kids. Annie grew up in New Hampshire and raised into a family of card competitors. If you don’t believe that, watch her brother, Howard Lederer, in action who educated her how to compete in the game.
However, Mrs. Duke is no small-potatoes girl and has won her share of demanding tables, including eliminating Howard along the way on several occasions. They’re both competitors that have the skill to acquire the big bucks and do so with a smile.
Annie Duke is a tough competitor at any table due to the fact that she is a natural poker player, but it’s a little more than just being good at the game. Annie is very intelligent and graduated from Columbia U where she double majored in English and Psychology.
When you are seated across from her at the poker table you will see she is there to play the game and she begins "sizing" you up as soon as you join the poker table. If you can not gamble like a Champion, then don’t bother.
Acquiring over 3 million dollars in tournament play, Annie branched out to become a adviser to both UltimateBet.com and Hollywood actor Ben Affleck, who wished to hone his talents and develop into a force at the tables.
You might glimpse her at the Bellagio, you’ll see her on the television and you may even play against her in an on-line poker game, but don’t count on an easy win. Except of course you’re a camp-in-the-making, you won’t beat her. Although, it’d be exciting to say you played at the at the table with "The Duke".
