Annie Duke mightn’t have won her first World Series of Poker Bracelet until 2004 but she is one of the most powerful poker competitors around the ring games at The Bellagio in Vegas. Annie’s long-awaited World Series of Poker win came with a win at the "forgotten game" of Omaha Hi-Lo.
While competitors from the "young crowd" of poker run amok following a huge win at the tables, Annie heads home to be "mom" to her four kids. She hails from NH and grew up in a family of poker players. If you do not believe that, watch her sibling, Howard Lederer, in action, who taught Annie the best method to play the game.
However, Annie Duke is not a small-potatoes girl and has earned her cut of difficult tables, including eliminating Howard along the way on several occasions.
Earning over 3 million dollars in tournament play, Annie became a consultant to both UltimateBet.com and Hollywood actor Ben Affleck, who aspired to develop his skills to become a force in poker.
You might just encounter Annie at the Bellagio, you’ll catch her on the tv and you might just even compete with her in an internet poker game, but do not expect an easy win. Unless you are a up and coming master, you’ll not defeat her. although, it is likely to be fun to say you sat at the same table as "The Duke".
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