Mrs. Duke may not have won her 1st WSOP 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 long-overdue World Series of Poker bracelet came with success at the "forgotten game" of Omaha hi/lo.
While players from the "younger generation" of poker run wild after a big win at the tables, Annie heads home and becomes "mom" to her 4 kids. Annie was born in New Hampshire into a family of card players. If you do not believe that, watch her brother, Howard Lederer, in action who coached her how to compete in the game.
However, Mrs. Duke is no small change girl and has won her share of difficult tables, including eliminating Howard a few times along the way. They are both competitors that have the skill to acquire the large money and do so with a smile.
Annie Duke is a tough competitor at any table considering that she is a true poker player, but it’s a bit more than simply being good at the game. Annie is incredibly smart and graduated from Columbia U where she majored in Psychology and English.
When you sit across from Annie at the table you will see Annie is there to compete in the game and she begins "sizing" you up from the time you sit down at the poker table. If you can not gamble like a Champion, then do not waste your time.
Acquiring over $3 million in tournament competitions, Mrs. Duke became a adviser to both UltimateBet.com and actor Ben Affleck, who wished to enhance his abilities and grow into a power at the tables.
You might catch a glimpse of her at the Bellagio, you’ll see her on television and you might even compete against her in a web-based poker match, but do not count on a simple win. Except of course you are a champion-in-the-making, you will not beat her. Although, it’d be exciting to mention you sat at the at the table with "The Duke".