Concentrate on Annie Duke
Annie Duke may not have captured her first WSOP Bracelet until 2004 but she remains one of the most feared poker players around the ring games at The Bellagio in Las Vegas. Annie’s long-awaited WSOP bracelet came with a win at the "forgotten game" of Omaha Hi-Lo.
While competitors from the "younger generation" of poker go crazy following a big success at the tables, Annie heads home to be "mommy" to her 4 kids. She hails from NH and grew up in a family of poker players. If you don’t believe that, watch her sibling, Howard Lederer, when he plays, who taught Annie how-to play poker.
However, Annie Duke is not a small fry kind of girl and has captured her share of hard games, including knocking out Howard a few times on several occasions.
Earning over 3 million dollars in tournament play, Annie became a consultant to both UltimateBet and actor Ben Affleck, who aspired to build up his abilities to become a power player at the poker table.
You may glimpse Annie at the Bellagio, you will see her on the television and you might even play against her in a net poker game, but do not expect an easy win. Unless you’re a up and coming master, you won’t beat her. However, it is likely to be cool to say you sat at the same table as "The Duke".
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