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Mrs. Duke mightn’t have won her 1st World Series of Poker Bracelet until ‘04 but she is still one of the most feared poker competitors at the cash games at The Bellagio in vegas. Annie’s longawaited WSOP bracelet came with success at the "cast aside game" of Omaha hi/low.

While players from the "younger crowd" of poker go wild after a big win at the tables, Annie goes back home and becomes "mom" to her four kids. She grew up in New Hampshire and raised into a family of poker players. If you don’t accept that, observe her brother, Howard Lederer, in action who coached her how to participate in the game.

However, Annie Duke is no small fry kind of girl and has won her share of difficult tables, including knocking out Howard along the way on several occasions. They’re both competitors that have the capability to win the big bucks and do it with a grin.

Mrs. Duke is a tough competitor at any table due to the fact that she is a natural poker player, but it’s a little more than just being strong at the game. Mrs. Duke is incredibly intelligent and graduated from Columbia University where she took a double major in English and Psychology.

When you sit across from Annie at the poker table you know Annie Duke is there to compete in the game and she starts "summing" you up as soon as you approach the table. If you cannot compete like a camp, then don’t waste your time.

Earning over 3 million dollars in tournament play, Mrs. Duke branched out to become a adviser to both UltimateBet.com and Hollywood actor Ben Affleck, who was looking to enhance his techniques and become a force at the tables.

You may catch a glimpse of her at the Bellagio, you’ll observe Annie on television and you may even participate against her in an internet poker match, but don’t anticipate an easy win. Unless you are a champion-in-the-making, you’ll not beat her. Although, it’d be fun to mention you played at the same table as "The Duke".