Annie Duke might not have captured her first World Series of Poker Bracelet until 2004 but she is one of the most powerful poker players around the ring games at The Bellagio in Vegas. Annie’s long-overdue WSOP bracelet came with success at the "forgotten game" of Omaha Hi-Lo.
While players from the "young crowd" of poker go berserk following a huge success at the tables, Annie goes home to be "mum" to her 4 kids. She was born in NH and grew up in a family of poker players. If you don’t accept that, observe her sibling, Howard Lederer, when he plays, Howard taught Annie how-to compete in the game.
However, Annie Duke is no small fry kind of girl and has earned her share of difficult games, which includes knocking out Howard along the way on several occasions.
Earning well over $3 million in tournament action, Annie branched out to become a consultant to both UltimateBet.com and actor Ben Affleck, who aspired to sharpen his skills and become a big player in poker.
You might see her at the Bellagio, you’ll see her on TV and you might just even compete with her in a web poker match, but don’t bank on an easy win. Unless you are a rising star, 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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