Annie Duke mightn’t have captured her first World Series of Poker Bracelet until two thousand and four but she is one of the most powerful poker competitors around the ring matches at The Bellagio in Vegas. Annie’s long-overdue World Series of Poker win came with success at the "forgotten game" of Omaha Hi-Lo.
While competitors from the "younger generation" of poker run amok following a big success at the tables, Annie goes home to be "mom" to her 4 kids. She was born in New Hampshire and grew up in a family of card players. If you do not accept that, watch her sibling, Howard Lederer, when he plays, who taught her how to compete in poker.
However, Annie Duke is not a small fry kind of girl and has captured her share of challenging games, including knocking out Howard a few times on several occasions.
Earning well over $3 million in tournament play, Annie became a consultant to both UltimateBet and actor Ben Affleck, who aspired to sharpen his techniques to become a power player at the poker table.
You might observe Annie at the Bellagio, you’ll catch her on television and you might just even play with her in an online poker match, but don’t expect an easy win. Unless you’re a champion-in-the-making, you’ll not defeat her. although, it would be fun to say you sat at the same table as "The Duke".
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