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Mrs. Duke might not have earned her first WSOP Bracelet until 2004 but she is still one of the most feared poker competitors at the cash games at The Bellagio in Las Vegas. Annie’s longawaited World Series of Poker bracelet came with a win at the "buried game" of Omaha hi/lo.

While players from the "younger crowd" of poker run crazy after a large win at the tournament, Annie heads home and becomes "mom" to her 4 children. She was born in New Hampshire into a family of poker players. If you don’t believe that, observe her brother, Howard Lederer, in action who taught her how to gamble on the game.

However, Mrs. Duke is no small-potatoes girl and has succeeded at her share of difficult tables, which includes knocking out Howard a few times along the way. They’re both competitors that have the capability to acquire the huge money and do it with a smile.

Annie is a strong player at any poker table due to the fact that she is a real poker player, but it’s a little more than simply being great at the game. Annie Duke is extremely smart and graduated from Columbia U where she took a double major in English and Psychology.

When you are seated across from Annie at the table you know Annie Duke is there to play the game and she starts "sizing" you up from the time you join the poker table. If you cannot compete like a camp, then do not waste your time.

Winning over three million dollars in tournament play, Annie branched out to become a consultant to both the UltimateBet poker room and Hollywood actor Ben Affleck, who wanted to sharpen his skills and become a force at the tables.

You may see her at the Bellagio, you’ll definitely notice Annie on the tv and you may even compete against her in a net poker match, but do not expect a simple win. Except of course you are a camp-in-the-making, you’ll not beat her. However, it would be exciting to mention you sat at the same table as "The Duke".

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