Annie Duke mightn’t have captured her 1st WSOP Bracelet until 2004 but she is still one of the most powerful poker players around the ring games at The Bellagio in Vegas. Annie’s long-awaited WSOP bracelet came with a win at the "forgotten game" of Omaha Hi-Lo.
While players from the "younger generation" of poker go crazy following a big win at the tables, Annie goes home to be "mom" to her 4 kids. She hails from NH and grew up in a family of poker players. If you do not accept that, watch her sibling, Howard Lederer, when he plays, who taught Annie the best method to play the game.
However, Annie Duke is no small change girl and has captured her cut of hard tables, including eliminating Howard along the way on several occasions.
Winning well over 3 million dollars in tournament play, Annie became a consultant to both UltimateBet.com and Hollywood actor Ben Affleck, who wished to hone his abilities and become a power player in poker.
You may run into her at the Bellagio, you’ll see her on TV and you may even compete against her in an internet poker game, but don’t expect a simple win. Unless you are a champion-in-the-making, you’ll not defeat her. although, it is likely to be fun to say you played at the same table as "The Duke".
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