Annie Duke mightn’t have captured her first World Series of Poker Bracelet until 2004 but she is still one of the most feared poker players around the ring 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 players from the "younger generation" of poker run crazy following a big win at the tournament, Annie heads home and becomes "mom" to her 4 children. She grew up in New Hampshire into a family of card players. If you do not accept that, check out her brother, Howard Lederer, in action who taught her how to wager on the game.
However, Mrs. Duke is no small-potatoes girl and has succeeded at her cut of demanding tables, which includes eliminating Howard a few times along the way. They are both players that have the capability to acquire the huge money and do it with a smile.
Annie is a strong competitor at any poker table considering that she is a genuine poker player, but it is a little more than just being strong at the game. Annie is incredibly intelligent and graduated from Columbia U where she majored in English and Psychology.
When you sit across from her at the table you’ll see Annie Duke is there to play the game and she starts "summing" you up from the time you approach the poker table. If you can not compete like a camp, then do not waste your time.
Winning over 3 million dollars in tournament play, Annie Duke became a adviser to both UltimateBet.com and actor Ben Affleck, who wanted to enhance his skills and grow into a force at the tables.
You will likely catch a glimpse of her at the Bellagio, you will see her on the television and you may even play against her in an internet poker match, but don’t count on a simple win. Unless you’re a camp-in-the-making, you’ll not defeat her. However, it would be fun to mention you played at the same table as "The Duke".