Mrs. Duke mightn’t have earned her 1st World Series of Poker Bracelet until ‘04 but she remains one of the most powerful poker competitors around the cash matches at The Bellagio in vegas. Annie’s longawaited World Series of Poker bracelet came with success at the "forgotten game" of Omaha hi/low.
While players from the "younger crowd" of poker run wild following a big win at the tournament, Annie heads home and becomes "mom" to her 4 kids. Annie grew up in New Hampshire into a family of poker competitors. If you do not accept that, watch her brother, Howard Lederer, in action who coached her how to wager on the game.
However, Mrs. Duke is no small-potatoes girl and has captured her cut of hard tables, including eliminating Howard a few times along the way. They are both competitors that have the capability to acquire the huge bucks and do so with a smile.
Annie Duke is a strong player at any poker table considering that she is a genuine poker player, but it’s a bit more than just being skilled at the game. Annie Duke is very smart and graduated from Columbia University where she majored in English and Psychology.
When you are seated across from her at the poker table you know Annie Duke is there to play the game and she starts "summing" you up as soon as you sit down at the poker table. If you can’t bet like a camp, then do not waste your time.
Acquiring over three million dollars in tournament play, Mrs. Duke branched out to become a consultant to both UltimateBet.com and Hollywood actor Ben Affleck, who aspired to sharpen his techniques and grow into a force at the tables.
You might just see her at the Bellagio, you’ll observe her on the television and you may even play against her in a web poker match, but don’t expect an easy win. Except of course you’re a champion-in-the-making, you will not beat her. However, it’d be exciting to say you played at the at the table with "The Duke".