Annie Duke might not have captured her first World Series of Poker Bracelet until two thousand and four but she is still one of the most feared poker competitors around the ring matches at The Bellagio in Vegas. Annie’s long-awaited World Series of Poker bracelet came with success at the "forgotten game" of Omaha Hi-Lo.
While competitors from the "younger generation" of poker run wild following a big success at the tables, Annie goes home to be "mommy" to her four children. She hails from NH and grew up in a family of card players. If you don’t believe that, have a look at her sibling, Howard Lederer, in action, Howard taught her the best method to compete in the game.
However, Annie Duke is not a small fry kind of girl and has captured her share of difficult tables, including eliminating Howard along the way on several occasions.
Winning well over three million dollars in tournament play, Annie branched out to become a advisor to both UltimateBet.com and Hollywood actor Ben Affleck, who aspired to sharpen his skills to become a force in poker.
You may glimpse her at the Bellagio, you will catch her on the television and you may even compete with her in an online poker match, but do not count on an easy win. Unless you are a champion-in-the-making, you will not defeat her. However, it is likely to be fun to say you sat at the same table as "The Duke".
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