Mrs. Duke mightn’t have captured her 1st World Series of Poker Bracelet until two thousand and four but she is one of the most feared poker players at the live action matches at The Bellagio in vegas. Annie’s long-overdue World Series of Poker bracelet came with a win at the "buried game" of Omaha hi/low.
While players from the "younger generation" of poker go crazy after a large win at the tables, Annie heads home and becomes "mom" to her four children. She grew up in New Hampshire into a family of card players. If you don’t believe that, observe her brother, Howard Lederer, in action who coached her how to wager on the game.
However, Annie Duke is no small change girl and has succeeded at her share of challenging tables, which includes knocking out Howard a few times along the way. They are both competitors that have the skill to win the huge $$$$$ and do it with a smile.
Annie Duke is a strong player at any table due to the fact that she is a natural poker player, but it is a little more than simply being strong at the game. Annie is extremely smart and graduated from Columbia University where she took a double major in Psychology and English.
When you take a seat across from her at the table you know she is there to play the game and she starts "summing" you up from the time you join the poker table. If you cannot gamble like a winner, then don’t waste your time.
Acquiring over $3 million in tournament competitions, Annie became a consultant to both UltimateBet.com and Hollywood actor Ben Affleck, who wished to hone his abilities and grow into a force at the poker table.
You may see her at the Bellagio, you’ll definitely see Annie on television and you might even compete against her in a cyber poker match, but don’t count on a simple win. Except of course you are a camp-in-the-making, you’ll not beat her. However, it would be fun to mention you played at the same table as "The Duke".