Mrs. Duke mightn’t have earned her 1st WSOP Bracelet until ‘04 but she is still one of the most feared poker players around the cash games at The Bellagio in Las Vegas. Annie’s longawaited WSOP bracelet came with a win at the "buried game" of Omaha Hi-Lo.
While players from the "younger crowd" of poker run wild following a big win at the tables, Annie goes home and becomes "mom" to her four children. She was born in New Hampshire and raised into a family of card players. If you don’t believe that, observe her brother, Howard Lederer, in action who coached her how to bet on the game.
However, Mrs. Duke is no small-potatoes girl and has captured her cut of demanding tables, which includes knocking out Howard along the way on several occasions. They are both players that have the capability to capture the huge cash and do so with a smile.
Mrs. Duke is a tough player at any table considering that she is a genuine poker player, but it’s a bit more than simply being skilled at the game. Annie Duke is incredibly intelligent and graduated from Columbia U where she majored in English and Psychology.
When you sit across from her at the poker table you will see she is there to compete in the game and she begins "summing" you up as soon as you sit down at the game table. If you can’t bet like a winner, then do not waste your time.
Winning over 3 million dollars in tournament competitions, Annie branched out to become a adviser to both the UltimateBet website and Hollywood actor Ben Affleck, who was looking to sharpen his techniques and become a power at the poker table.
You will likely glimpse her at the Bellagio, you will see her on television and you might even compete against her in an online poker game, but do not count on a simple win. Except of course you’re a champion-in-the-making, you’ll not beat her. Although, it’d be fun to mention you played at the same table as "The Duke".