Annie Duke might not have captured her 1st World Series of Poker Bracelet until 2004 but she is one of the most powerful poker players around the ring games at The Bellagio in Sin City. Annie’s long-overdue WSOP win came with a win at the "forgotten game" of Omaha Hi-Lo.
While players from the "young crowd" of poker go berserk after a big success at the tables, Annie heads home to be "mum" to her 4 children. She was born in New Hampshire and grew up in a family of poker players. If you don’t believe that, have a look at her sibling, Howard Lederer, in action, Howard taught Annie how-to compete in the game.
However, Annie Duke is not a small fry kind of girl and has won her share of hard tables, which includes eliminating Howard along the way on numerous occasions.
Winning over 3 million dollars in tournament play, Annie became a consultant to both UltimateBet and actor Ben Affleck, who wanted to sharpen his abilities and become a force at the poker table.
You may notice Annie at the Bellagio, you’ll see her on the television and you might even compete against her in a net poker game, but do not count on a simple win. Unless you are a champion-in-the-making, you’ll not defeat her. although, it would be cool to say you sat at the same table as "The Duke".