Annie Duke mightn’t have earned her first World Series of Poker Bracelet until ‘04 but she remains one of the most powerful poker players around the ring games at The Bellagio in sin city. Annie’s longawaited WSOP bracelet came with a win at the "buried game" of Omaha hi lo.
While players from the "younger crowd" of poker run wild after a big win at the tables, Annie goes back home and becomes "mom" to her four kids. Annie was born in New Hampshire and raised into a family of card competitors. If you do not believe that, observe her brother, Howard Lederer, in action who educated her how to bet on the game.
However, Mrs. Duke is no small-potatoes girl and has captured her share of challenging tables, including eliminating Howard along the way on a couple of occasions. They are both competitors that have the skill to acquire the large $$$$$ and do so with a grin.
Annie is a tough player at any poker table because she is a genuine poker player, but it’s a bit more than just being strong at the game. Annie Duke is surprisingly intelligent and graduated from Columbia University where she double majored in Psychology and English.
When you are seated across from Annie at the poker table you’ll see Annie Duke is there to compete in the game and she begins "sizing" you up as soon as you join the table. If you cannot gamble like a camp, then don’t waste your time.
Acquiring over three million dollars in tournament competitions, Mrs. Duke branched out to become a consultant to both UltimateBet.com and actor Ben Affleck, who wished to sharpen his techniques and grow into a power at the tables.
You may see her at the Bellagio, you will notice Annie on TV and you may even play against her in an on-line poker game, but do not expect an easy win. Unless you’re a camp-in-the-making, you won’t beat her. Although, it would be fun to say you played at the same table as "The Duke".
