Annie Duke mightn’t have attained her first WSOP Bracelet until two thousand and four but Annie is one of the most powerful poker players around the ring matches at The Bellagio in Las Vegas. Annie’s long-overdue World Series of Poker win came with a win at the "forgotten game" of Omaha Hi-Lo.
While players from the "younger generation" of poker go berserk following a big win at the tables, Annie heads home to be "mum" to her four kids. She hails from New Hampshire and grew up in a family of card players. If you don’t believe that, check out her brother, Howard Lederer, in action, Howard taught her the best method to play the game.
However, Annie Duke is no small change girl and has captured her share of difficult games, which includes eliminating Howard along the way on several occasions.
Winning over $3 million in tournament play, Annie became a consultant to both UltimateBet and actor Ben Affleck, who aspired to develop his techniques and become a power player in poker.
You may glimpse Annie at the Bellagio, you will see her on television and you might just even play against her in a web-based poker game, but don’t expect a simple win. Unless you are a up and coming master, you won’t beat her. However, it is likely to be fun to say you played at the same table as "The Duke".
