Annie Duke may not have earned her first World Series of Poker Bracelet until two thousand and four but she is one of the most feared poker players at the ring games at The Bellagio in vegas. Annie’s longawaited WSOP bracelet came with success at the "buried game" of Omaha high-low.
While competitors from the "younger crowd" of poker go wild following a big win at the tournament, Annie goes back home to be "mom" to her four children. Annie grew up in New Hampshire into a family of poker players. If you don’t believe that, check out her brother, Howard Lederer, in action who coached her how to bet on the game.
However, Annie Duke is no small fry kind of girl and has captured her cut of hard tables, including eliminating Howard a few times along the way. They’re both players that have the ability to capture the huge bucks and do it with a grin.
Mrs. Duke is a strong player at any poker table considering that she is a real poker player, but it’s a little more than simply being strong at the game. Annie is extremely intelligent and graduated from Columbia U where she double majored in English and Psychology.
When you sit across from Annie at the table you know Annie is there to compete in the game and she begins "sizing" you up as soon as you approach the table. If you cannot play like a Champion, then do not waste your time.
Earning over $3 million in tournament play, Annie became a adviser to both the UltimateBet website and actor Ben Affleck, who wanted to enhance his abilities and grow into a force at the poker table.
You might see her at the Bellagio, you will see Annie on the television and you may even participate against her in a web poker match, but don’t count on a simple win. Unless you’re a champion-in-the-making, you won’t beat her. However, it would be exciting to say you sat at the at the table with "The Duke".
