Annie Duke may not have won her first WSOP Bracelet until two thousand and four but she is still one of the most powerful poker players around the ring matches at The Bellagio in Vegas. Annie’s long-awaited World Series of Poker win came with success at the "forgotten game" of Omaha Hi-Lo.
While players from the "younger generation" of poker run wild after a huge win at the tables, Annie goes home to be "mom" to her 4 kids. She was born in New Hampshire and was raised into a family of poker players. If you do not believe that, have a look at her brother, Howard Lederer, in action, Howard taught her how to play the game.
However, Annie Duke is no small fry kind of girl and has won her share of challenging games, which includes eliminating Howard a few times on several occasions.
Earning well over 3 million dollars in tournament action, Annie branched out to become a advisor to both UltimateBet.com and Hollywood actor Ben Affleck, who aspired to sharpen his skills to become a big player at the poker table.
You might just catch Annie at the Bellagio, you will see her on TV and you may even compete against her in an online poker match, but do not count on a simple win. Unless you’re a up and coming master, you’ll not defeat her. However, it is likely to be cool to say you sat at the same table as "The Duke".
