Mrs. Duke mightn’t have earned her 1st World Series of Poker Bracelet until 2004 but she is one of the most powerful poker players around the live action games at The Bellagio in sin city. Annie’s long-overdue World Series of Poker bracelet came with a win at the "cast aside game" of Omaha Hi-Lo.
While competitors from the "younger generation" of poker run wild following a large win at the tables, Annie goes back home to be "mom" to her four children. Annie was born in New Hampshire into a family of poker players. If you don’t believe that, observe her brother, Howard Lederer, in action who taught her how to play the game.
However, Annie Duke is no small-potatoes girl and has captured her share of demanding tables, which includes eliminating Howard a few times along the way. They are both players that have the skill to acquire the large $$$$$ and do it with a smile.
Annie Duke is a strong player at any poker table considering that she is a legitimate poker player, but it is a little more than simply being great at the game. Annie is incredibly intelligent and graduated from Columbia University where she majored in Psychology and English.
When you take a seat across from Annie at the table you’ll see Annie is there to play the game and she starts "summing" you up from the time you approach the game table. If you can not play like a camp, then don’t bother.
Acquiring over 3 million dollars in tournament competitions, Annie Duke became a consultant to both the UltimateBet poker room and actor Ben Affleck, who wished to enhance his abilities and develop into a force at the tables.
You might just catch a glimpse of her at the Bellagio, you’ll see Annie on TV and you might even participate against her in a web poker match, but don’t anticipate an easy win. Except of course you are a champion-in-the-making, you will not defeat her. However, it would be fun to mention you sat at the at the table with "The Duke".