Annie Duke might not have captured her 1st World Series of Poker Bracelet until 2004 but Annie remains one of the most powerful poker players around the ring games at The Bellagio in Sin City. Annie’s long-overdue World Series of Poker win came with a win at the "forgotten game" of Omaha Hi-Lo.
While competitors from the "young crowd" of poker run amok following a huge success at the tables, Annie goes home to be "mom" to her four children. She was born in NH and grew up in a family of card players. If you do not believe that, check out her brother, Howard Lederer, in action, who taught her the correct way to compete in poker.
However, Annie Duke is not a small change girl and has captured her cut of difficult matches, including knocking out Howard a few times on numerous occasions.
Winning well over 3 million dollars in tournament play, Annie branched out to become a advisor to both UltimateBet.com and Hollywood actor Ben Affleck, who aspired to hone his abilities and become a big player at the poker table.
You may see her at the Bellagio, you’ll see her on the television and you might even play with her in a web-based poker game, but do not count on a simple win. Unless you’re a champion-in-the-making, you won’t defeat her. although, it would be fun to say you sat at the same table as "The Duke".
