Annie Duke may not have captured her 1st World Series of Poker Bracelet until two thousand and four but she is one of the most feared poker players around the ring games at The Bellagio in Vegas. Annie’s long-awaited WSOP win came with a win at the "forgotten game" of Omaha Hi-Lo.
While competitors from the "younger generation" of poker go berserk following a huge success at the tables, Annie goes home to be "mom" to her four kids. She was born in NH and was raised into a family of card players. If you don’t believe that, watch her sibling, Howard Lederer, in action, who taught her how to play the game.
However, Annie Duke is no small fry kind of girl and has captured her share of challenging games, which includes knocking out Howard a few times on several occasions.
Earning over $3 million in tournament play, Annie branched out to become a advisor to both UltimateBet.com and actor Ben Affleck, who aspired to sharpen his techniques and become a force at the poker table.
You might just catch Annie at the Bellagio, you will see her on the television and you might even compete with her in an internet poker match, but do not count on an easy win. Unless you are a champion-in-the-making, you’ll not defeat her. although, it is likely to be cool to say you played at the same table as "The Duke".
