Mrs. Duke might not have captured her 1st WSOP Bracelet until 2004 but she is still one of the most feared poker competitors at the ring matches at The Bellagio in Las Vegas. Annie’s longawaited World Series of Poker bracelet came with a win at the "cast aside game" of Omaha hi/low.
While players from the "younger generation" of poker go wild following a big win at the tournament, Annie heads back home and becomes "mom" to her four kids. Annie was born in New Hampshire and raised into a family of card competitors. If you don’t believe that, watch her brother, Howard Lederer, in action who taught her how to bet on the game.
However, Annie Duke is no small change girl and has captured her cut of demanding tables, which includes eliminating Howard along the way on a couple of occasions. They are both players that have the ability to acquire the big bucks and do it with a smile.
Annie Duke is a strong player at any table due to the fact that she is a legitimate poker player, but it’s a little more than just being skilled at the game. Mrs. Duke is extremely smart and graduated from Columbia University where she double majored in Psychology and English.
When you sit across from Annie at the table you know Annie is there to compete in the game and she starts "sizing" you up as soon as you sit down at the game table. If you can’t compete like a winner, then do not waste your time.
Earning over $3 million in tournament play, Annie branched out to become a consultant to both the UltimateBet website and Hollywood actor Ben Affleck, who wished to hone his techniques and develop into a force at the poker table.
You may glimpse her at the Bellagio, you will observe Annie on the tv and you might even play against her in an online poker game, but do not count on a simple win. Except of course you’re a camp-in-the-making, you will not defeat her. However, it would be fun to say you played at the same table as "The Duke".
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