Annie Duke mightn’t have came away with her first WSOP Bracelet until 2004 but she remains one of the most powerful poker players around the ring matches at The Bellagio in Las Vegas. Annie’s long-overdue World Series of Poker win came with success at the "forgotten game" of Omaha Hi-Lo.
While players from the "younger generation" of poker go crazy following a big win at the tables, Annie heads home to be "mom" to her four children. She hails from New Hampshire and grew up in a family of card players. If you don’t believe that, watch her brother, Howard Lederer, in action, who taught her how to play poker.
However, Annie Duke is no small-potatoes girl and has won her cut of hard tables, which includes knocking out Howard a few times on several occasions.
Earning well over three million dollars in tournament play, Annie branched out to become a consultant to both UltimateBet.com and actor Ben Affleck, who wished to hone his techniques to become a big player in poker.
You might just catch Annie at the Bellagio, you will see her on the television and you might even play against her in an internet poker match, but do not count on a simple win. Unless you’re a rising star, you won’t defeat her. However, it would be fun to say you sat at the same table as "The Duke".