Annie Duke might not have captured her first WSOP Bracelet until 2004 but she is one of the most powerful poker competitors at the live action games at The Bellagio in vegas. Annie’s longawaited WSOP bracelet came with a win at the "cast aside game" of Omaha high-low.
While competitors from the "younger crowd" of poker go wild following a huge win at the tournament, Annie goes back home to be "mom" to her 4 children. She was born in New Hampshire and raised into a family of poker competitors. If you don’t believe that, check out her brother, Howard Lederer, in action who educated her how to play the game.
However, Annie Duke is no small-potatoes girl and has succeeded at her cut of demanding tables, which includes knocking out Howard a few times along the way. They’re both players that have the ability to capture the large $$$$$ and do it with a smile.
Annie is a strong player at any poker table due to the fact that she is a legitimate poker player, but it’s a little more than just being great at the game. Mrs. Duke is very smart and graduated from Columbia University where she double majored in English and Psychology.
When you take a seat across from Annie at the poker table you will see she is there to compete in the game and she starts "sizing" you up from the time you approach the poker table. If you cannot compete like a Champion, then do not bother.
Earning over three million dollars in tournament competitions, Mrs. Duke branched out to become a adviser to both the UltimateBet poker room and Hollywood actor Ben Affleck, who wished to hone his talents and become a power at the poker table.
You might just catch a glimpse of her at the Bellagio, you will see Annie on the television and you may even play against her in an online poker game, but do not count on a simple win. Except of course you’re a champion-in-the-making, you’ll not defeat her. Although, it would be fun to mention you played at the at the table with "The Duke".
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