Mrs. Duke might not have won her first World Series of Poker Bracelet until two thousand and four but she is still one of the most feared poker competitors at the live action matches at The Bellagio in vegas. Annie’s longawaited World Series of Poker bracelet came with success at the "forgotten game" of Omaha hi/lo.
While competitors from the "younger crowd" of poker run wild following a huge win at the tournament, Annie goes back home and becomes "mom" to her four kids. She was born in New Hampshire into a family of poker competitors. If you don’t accept that, watch her brother, Howard Lederer, in action who coached her how to participate in the game.
However, Annie Duke is no small fry kind of girl and has won her cut of demanding tables, which includes knocking out Howard a few times along the way. They’re both competitors that have the capability to win the big money and do it with a smile.
Annie is a tough competitor at any table due to the fact that she is a legitimate poker player, but it’s a little more than simply being strong at the game. Annie is very smart and graduated from Columbia U where she majored in Psychology and English.
When you are seated across from Annie at the poker table you’ll see Annie is there to play the game and she starts "summing" you up from the time you sit down at the poker table. If you can’t compete like a winner, then do not waste your time.
Winning over three million dollars in tournament competitions, Annie became a consultant to both UltimateBet.com and Hollywood actor Ben Affleck, who wanted to enhance his skills and grow into a power at the tables.
You might just catch a glimpse of her at the Bellagio, you’ll see Annie on the television and you may even compete against her in a net poker match, but do not expect a simple win. Unless you’re a champion-in-the-making, you’ll not beat her. However, it’d be exciting to mention you sat at the at the table with "The Duke".