Mrs. Duke might not have won her 1st WSOP Bracelet until ‘04 but she is still one of the most powerful poker players at the live action games 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 crowd" of poker run crazy after a large win at the tables, Annie heads back home to be "mom" to her four kids. She was born in New Hampshire and raised into a family of poker competitors. If you do not believe that, watch her brother, Howard Lederer, in action who educated her how to compete in the game.
However, Annie Duke is no small change girl and has won her share of demanding tables, which includes eliminating Howard a few times along the way. They are both competitors that have the skill to win the big $$$$$ and do it with a smile.
Annie is a strong competitor at any poker table due to the fact that she is a legitimate poker player, but it’s a bit more than just being strong at the game. Annie Duke is incredibly smart and graduated from Columbia U where she majored in English and Psychology.
When you are seated across from her at the table you know Annie Duke is there to play the game and she begins "summing" you up from the time you join the poker table. If you can’t bet like a camp, then do not bother.
Winning over three million dollars in tournament play, Annie became a consultant to both UltimateBet.com and actor Ben Affleck, who aspired to sharpen his techniques and become a force at the tables.
You might glimpse her at the Bellagio, you’ll definitely see Annie on TV and you may even participate against her in a net poker match, but don’t count on a simple win. Unless you’re a champion-in-the-making, you’ll not beat her. Although, it’d be exciting to mention you played at the at the table with "The Duke".
