Annie Duke might not have attained her first WSOP Bracelet until 2004 but she is still one of the most powerful poker players around the ring matches at The Bellagio in Las Vegas. Annie’s long-awaited WSOP bracelet came with success at the "forgotten game" of Omaha Hi-Lo.
While players from the "younger generation" of poker run wild following a big success at the tables, Annie goes home to be "mommy" to her 4 children. She hails from NH and grew up in a family of card players. If you don’t accept that, have a look at her sibling, Howard Lederer, when he plays, who taught her how-to play poker.
However, Annie Duke is no small fry kind of girl and has earned her share of challenging matches, including eliminating Howard a few times on several occasions.
Earning over three million dollars in tournament play, Annie branched out to become a advisor to both UltimateBet.com and Hollywood actor Ben Affleck, who wished to hone his abilities and become a force in poker.
You might observe her at the Bellagio, you will see her on TV and you may even compete with her in an online poker match, but don’t bank on a simple win. Unless you’re a champion-in-the-making, you won’t beat her. However, it is likely to be cool to say you played at the same table as "The Duke".
