Focus on Annie Duke
Annie Duke may not have won her first World Series of Poker
Bracelet until 2004 but she is still one of the most feared
poker players around the ring games at The Bellagio in Las
Vegas. Annie's long-overdue WSOP bracelet came with a win at the
"forgotten game" of Omaha Hi-Lo.
While player from the "younger generation" of poker run wild
after a big win at the tables, Annie heads home to be "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, watch her
brother, Howard Lederer, in action who taught her how to play
the game.
However, Annie Duke is no small-potatoes girl and has won her
share of difficult tables, including eliminating Howard along
the way on several occasions. They are both players that have
the ability to win the big bucks and do it with a smile.
Annie is extremely intelligent and graduated from Columbia
University where she double majored in Psychology and English.
When you sit across from her at the poker table you know she is
there to play the game and she begins "summing" you up from the
time you join the table. If you can't play like a Champion, then
don't bother.
Winning over three million dollars in tournament play, Annie
became a consultant to both UltimateBet.com and Hollywood actor
Ben Affleck, who wanted to sharpen his skills and become a force
at the poker table.
You may see her at the Bellagio, you'll see her on TV and you
may even play against her in an online poker game, but don't
expect an easy win. Unless you are a champion-in-the-making, you
will not beat her. However, it would be fun to say you sat at
the same table as "The Duke".