Annie Duke may not have attained her 1st World Series of Poker Bracelet until 2004 but Annie is still one of the most feared poker players around the ring games at The Bellagio in Las Vegas. Annie’s long-awaited World Series of Poker win came with success at the "forgotten game" of Omaha Hi-Lo.
While competitors from the "younger generation" of poker go crazy following a big success at the tables, Annie goes home to be "mom" to her 4 kids. She was born in New Hampshire and grew up in a family of card players. If you do not accept that, check out her sibling, Howard Lederer, when he plays, Howard taught Annie how-to compete in poker.
However, Annie Duke is not a small fry kind of girl and has won her cut of hard matches, including eliminating Howard a few times on several occasions.
Earning over three million dollars in tournament play, Annie branched out to become a advisor to both UltimateBet and Hollywood actor Ben Affleck, who wanted to build up his skills and become a big player at the poker table.
You may catch her at the Bellagio, you will see her on television and you might just even play with her in a net poker game, but do not expect a simple win. Unless you’re a up and coming master, you’ll not defeat her. although, it is likely to be cool to say you played at the same table as "The Duke".
