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Focus on Annie Duke
June 18th, 2010 by Holden

Mrs. Duke may not have captured her 1st World Series of Poker Bracelet until 2004 but she is one of the most powerful poker competitors around the live action matches at The Bellagio in sin city. Annie’s long-overdue World Series of Poker bracelet came with a win at the "cast aside game" of Omaha Hi-Lo.

While competitors from the "younger generation" of poker go wild following a big win at the tournament, Annie heads home and becomes "mom" to her 4 children. Annie was born in New Hampshire and raised into a family of poker competitors. If you do not believe that, watch her brother, Howard Lederer, in action who coached her how to compete in the game.

However, Mrs. Duke is no small change girl and has won her share of difficult tables, including knocking out Howard a few times along the way. They’re both players that have the skill to acquire the big $$$$$ and do so with a grin.

Annie Duke is a tough player at any poker table due to the fact that she is a genuine poker player, but it is a little more than simply being good at the game. Annie is incredibly smart and graduated from Columbia U where she double majored in Psychology and English.

When you are seated across from Annie at the table you will see she is there to compete in the game and she starts "summing" you up from the time you join the game table. If you can not play like a winner, then don’t waste your time.

Earning over three million dollars in tournament play, Annie became a adviser to both the UltimateBet website and Hollywood actor Ben Affleck, who wished to sharpen his talents and grow into a force at the tables.

You may see her at the Bellagio, you’ll observe her on television and you may even participate against her in a web poker game, but do not count on a simple win. Unless you’re a camp-in-the-making, you’ll not beat her. Although, it would be exciting to say you played at the same table as "The Duke".


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