Annie Duke might not have captured her first WSOP Bracelet until two thousand and four but Annie is one of the most feared poker players around the ring matches at The Bellagio in Las Vegas. Annie’s long-overdue World Series of Poker win came with a win at the "forgotten game" of Omaha Hi-Lo.
While players from the "younger generation" of poker run wild after a huge success at the tables, Annie heads home to be "mom" to her four kids. She was born in New Hampshire and grew up in a family of card players. If you do not accept that, watch her brother, Howard Lederer, when he plays, Howard taught Annie how to play the game.
However, Annie Duke is no small fry kind of girl and has earned her share of hard tables, which includes knocking out Howard a few times on numerous occasions.
Winning well over 3 million dollars in tournament action, Annie became a consultant to both UltimateBet and Hollywood actor Ben Affleck, who aspired to hone his abilities and become a power player at the poker table.
You might just run into Annie at the Bellagio, you will see her on TV and you might just even play with her in a web poker game, but don’t bank on a simple win. Unless you are a up and coming master, you won’t beat her. although, it would be fun to say you played at the same table as "The Duke".