Annie Duke may not have won her first World Series of Poker Bracelet until 2004 but Annie is still one of the most powerful poker players around the ring matches at The Bellagio in Las Vegas. Annie’s long-awaited World Series of Poker bracelet came with a win at the "forgotten game" of Omaha Hi-Lo.
While competitors from the "young crowd" of poker go crazy following a huge success at the tables, Annie goes home to be "mum" to her 4 children. She was born in NH and grew up in a family of card players. If you do not believe that, watch her brother, Howard Lederer, when he plays, who taught her the correct way to play poker.
However, Annie Duke is not a small change girl and has won her share of hard games, which includes knocking out Howard along the way on numerous occasions.
Winning over three million dollars in tournament play, Annie branched out to become a advisor to both UltimateBet and actor Ben Affleck, who aspired to develop his techniques to become a force at the poker table.
You might see her at the Bellagio, you will see her on the television and you may even compete with her in an online poker game, but don’t expect a simple win. Unless you’re a up and coming master, you’ll not beat her. However, it would be fun to say you sat at the same table as "The Duke".