Annie Duke mightn’t have captured her 1st World Series of Poker Bracelet until ‘04 but she is still one of the most feared poker players around the live action matches at The Bellagio in vegas. Annie’s long-overdue World Series of Poker bracelet came with a win at the "forgotten game" of Omaha Hi-Lo.
While competitors from the "younger crowd" of poker go crazy after a large win at the tables, Annie goes back home to be "mom" to her four children. Annie was born in New Hampshire into a family of poker players. If you do not accept that, observe her brother, Howard Lederer, in action who educated her how to bet on the game.
However, Mrs. Duke is no small change girl and has captured her cut of hard tables, which includes eliminating Howard along the way on several occasions. They’re both players that have the capability to win the large $$$$$ and do so with a grin.
Mrs. Duke is a tough player at any poker table considering that she is a true poker player, but it’s a little more than just being good at the game. Annie Duke is very smart and graduated from Columbia University where she took a double major in Psychology and English.
When you sit across from her at the poker table you know Annie is there to play the game and she begins "summing" you up as soon as you join the game table. If you can not wager like a winner, then do not bother.
Winning over 3 million dollars in tournament competitions, Mrs. Duke branched out to become a consultant to both the UltimateBet website and Hollywood actor Ben Affleck, who wanted to sharpen his talents and grow into a power at the tables.
You might glimpse her at the Bellagio, you’ll definitely see Annie on the tv and you might even play against her in a web poker match, but don’t anticipate a simple win. Unless you are a champion-in-the-making, you won’t defeat her. Although, it would be exciting to mention you sat at the at the table with "The Duke".