Annie Duke might not have attained her first WSOP Bracelet until two thousand and four but she remains one of the most feared poker competitors around the ring matches 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 "younger generation" of poker go berserk following a big win at the tables, Annie heads home to be "mom" to her 4 kids. She was born in NH and grew up in a family of card players. If you don’t believe that, watch her brother, Howard Lederer, when he plays, who taught Annie the correct way to compete in the game.
However, Annie Duke is not a small fry kind of girl and has captured her share of challenging games, which includes knocking out Howard a few times on several occasions.
Winning well over three million dollars in tournament action, Annie became a advisor to both UltimateBet.com and Hollywood actor Ben Affleck, who wanted to sharpen his abilities and become a big player in poker.
You may encounter Annie at the Bellagio, you will see her on TV and you may even play against her in an online poker match, but do not expect an easy win. Unless you are a champion-in-the-making, you’ll not beat her. although, it is likely to be fun to say you played at the same table as "The Duke".
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