Annie Duke may not have captured her 1st World Series of Poker Bracelet until ‘04 but she is one of the most feared poker players at the cash games at The Bellagio in sin city. Annie’s long-overdue World Series of Poker bracelet came with a win at the "cast aside game" of Omaha hi low.
While competitors from the "younger generation" of poker go wild after a big win at the tables, Annie heads back home to be "mom" to her four children. Annie was born in New Hampshire and raised into a family of poker competitors. If you don’t believe that, check out her brother, Howard Lederer, in action who taught her how to play the game.
However, Mrs. Duke is no small-potatoes girl and has won her share of hard tables, which includes eliminating Howard a few times along the way. They’re both players that have the skill to capture the large cash and do it with a grin.
Annie Duke is a tough competitor at any table because she is a legitimate poker player, but it is a little more than just being great at the game. Annie Duke is incredibly intelligent and graduated from Columbia University where she majored in Psychology and English.
When you are seated across from her at the table you’ll see Annie is there to play the game and she starts "sizing" you up from the time you join the game table. If you can’t wager like a camp, then do not waste your time.
Earning over $3 million in tournament play, Annie became a consultant to both UltimateBet.com and Hollywood actor Ben Affleck, who wanted to hone his skills and grow into a power at the tables.
You may glimpse her at the Bellagio, you will notice Annie on the television and you might even participate against her in a net poker game, but don’t expect a simple win. Unless you are a camp-in-the-making, you’ll not beat her. However, it’d be exciting to say you sat at the at the table with "The Duke".
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