Mrs. Duke might not have captured her first World Series of Poker Bracelet until 2004 but she is still one of the most feared poker players at the ring matches at The Bellagio in sin city. Annie’s longawaited World Series of Poker bracelet came with a win at the "forgotten game" of Omaha Hi-Lo.
While competitors from the "younger generation" of poker go wild after a large win at the tables, Annie goes back home and becomes "mom" to her four kids. She grew up in New Hampshire into a family of card competitors. If you don’t accept that, check out her brother, Howard Lederer, in action who coached her how to bet on the game.
However, Annie Duke is no small change girl and has won her cut of demanding tables, including eliminating Howard along the way on a couple of occasions. They’re both competitors that have the skill to win the huge bucks and do it with a smile.
Annie Duke is a tough player at any table considering that she is a legitimate poker player, but it is a little more than just being good at the game. Annie is surprisingly intelligent and graduated from Columbia U where she double majored in English and Psychology.
When you take a seat across from her at the table you’ll see she is there to compete in the game and she begins "sizing" you up as soon as you approach the table. If you can not play like a winner, then don’t bother.
Acquiring over three million dollars in tournament competitions, Annie Duke branched out to become a consultant to both the UltimateBet poker room and Hollywood actor Ben Affleck, who was looking to sharpen his techniques and become a power at the poker table.
You might glimpse her at the Bellagio, you’ll definitely observe her on the tv and you might even play against her in a web poker game, but don’t expect an easy win. Except of course you’re a camp-in-the-making, you won’t beat her. However, it’d be fun to mention you sat at the same table as "The Duke".
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