Mrs. Duke mightn’t have earned her first World Series of Poker Bracelet until ‘04 but she is one of the most powerful poker players at the live action games at The Bellagio in vegas. Annie’s longawaited World Series of Poker bracelet came with a win at the "forgotten game" of Omaha high-low.
While competitors from the "younger generation" of poker go crazy after a huge win at the tables, Annie heads back home to be "mom" to her 4 kids. She was born in New Hampshire and raised into a family of card competitors. If you don’t believe that, check out her brother, Howard Lederer, in action who educated her how to bet on the game.
However, Annie Duke is no small-potatoes girl and has captured her cut of demanding tables, including knocking out Howard along the way on a couple of occasions. They are both players that have the skill to win the huge $$$$$ and do it with a grin.
Annie Duke is a tough competitor at any poker table because she is a true poker player, but it’s a bit more than just being strong at the game. Annie Duke is very intelligent and graduated from Columbia University where she took a double major in Psychology and English.
When you take a seat across from Annie at the poker table you’ll see Annie is there to compete in the game and she begins "summing" you up as soon as you sit down at the game table. If you can’t gamble like a camp, then do not waste your time.
Earning over three million dollars in tournament play, Annie became a consultant to both the UltimateBet website and Hollywood actor Ben Affleck, who wished to enhance his techniques and develop into a power at the tables.
You will likely see her at the Bellagio, you’ll definitely observe her on TV and you might even compete against her in an on-line poker game, but do not anticipate an easy win. Except of course you are a champion-in-the-making, you won’t beat her. Although, it would be exciting to say you sat at the at the table with "The Duke".