Mrs. Duke mightn’t have captured her first World Series of Poker Bracelet until 2004 but she is still one of the most powerful poker players around the cash games at The Bellagio in Las Vegas. Annie’s longawaited WSOP bracelet came with success at the "forgotten game" of Omaha hi lo.
While competitors from the "younger generation" of poker go crazy after a big win at the tables, Annie goes home and becomes "mom" to her four kids. Annie grew up in New Hampshire and raised into a family of card competitors. If you do not believe that, check out her brother, Howard Lederer, in action who taught her how to compete in the game.
However, Mrs. Duke is no small-potatoes girl and has won her share of demanding tables, which includes eliminating Howard along the way on a couple of occasions. They’re both players that have the ability to win the huge bucks and do so with a smile.
Annie Duke is a tough competitor at any poker table due to the fact that she is a real poker player, but it is a bit more than simply being strong at the game. Annie Duke is incredibly intelligent and graduated from Columbia University where she double majored in English and Psychology.
When you sit across from Annie at the poker table you know Annie is there to play the game and she starts "summing" you up from the time you join the game table. If you can’t play like a winner, then do not waste your time.
Earning over three million dollars in tournament competitions, Mrs. Duke became a consultant to both UltimateBet.com and actor Ben Affleck, who was looking to enhance his skills and become a force at the tables.
You might see her at the Bellagio, you’ll observe her on the tv and you may even compete against her in a net poker game, but do not anticipate a simple win. Unless you’re a camp-in-the-making, you won’t beat her. Although, it’d be fun to mention you sat at the at the table with "The Duke".