Mrs. Duke mightn’t have earned her 1st WSOP Bracelet until 2004 but she is still one of the most feared poker competitors at the cash games at The Bellagio in Las Vegas. Annie’s long-overdue World Series of Poker bracelet came with a win at the "buried game" of Omaha hi low.
While competitors from the "younger generation" of poker run crazy following a large win at the tournament, Annie heads back home and becomes "mom" to her 4 kids. She grew up in New Hampshire and raised into a family of card players. If you do not accept that, check out her brother, Howard Lederer, in action who educated her how to participate in the game.
However, Annie Duke is no small change girl and has succeeded at her share of hard tables, which includes knocking out Howard a few times along the way. They are both competitors that have the ability to acquire the big cash and do so with a grin.
Annie Duke is a tough player at any poker table considering that she is a true poker player, but it’s a bit more than just being strong at the game. Annie Duke is incredibly smart and graduated from Columbia U where she double majored in English and Psychology.
When you sit across from Annie at the poker table you know Annie Duke is there to play the game and she begins "summing" you up as soon as you approach the game table. If you can not play like a camp, then don’t waste your time.
Winning over 3 million dollars in tournament competitions, Annie branched out to become a consultant to both UltimateBet.com and actor Ben Affleck, who was looking to sharpen his skills and develop into a force at the poker table.
You might just catch a glimpse of her at the Bellagio, you will notice Annie on television and you might even play against her in a web-based poker match, but do not count on an easy win. Unless you’re a camp-in-the-making, you will not beat her. Although, it’d be fun to say you played at the same table as "The Duke".
