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Annie Duke may not have earned her 1st World Series of Poker Bracelet until ‘04 but she is one of the most powerful poker competitors at the cash matches at The Bellagio in vegas. Annie’s longawaited WSOP bracelet came with success at the "cast aside game" of Omaha hi-low.

While competitors from the "younger crowd" of poker run crazy after a big win at the tournament, Annie heads home to be "mom" to her 4 kids. She grew up in New Hampshire into a family of poker competitors. If you do not believe that, observe her brother, Howard Lederer, in action who taught her how to play the game.

However, Annie Duke is no small change girl and has succeeded at her share of hard tables, including eliminating Howard along the way on several occasions. They are both players that have the ability to acquire the huge bucks and do so with a grin.

Mrs. Duke is a strong player at any poker table because she is a genuine poker player, but it’s a bit more than simply being good at the game. Mrs. Duke is extremely intelligent and graduated from Columbia U where she majored in Psychology and English.

When you take a seat across from Annie at the poker table you know Annie Duke is there to play the game and she starts "summing" you up as soon as you sit down at the game table. If you cannot wager like a winner, then don’t waste your time.

Winning over $3 million in tournament play, Annie became a consultant to both the UltimateBet website and Hollywood actor Ben Affleck, who wanted to hone his techniques and grow into a force at the poker table.

You may catch a glimpse of her at the Bellagio, you will see Annie on the television and you may even compete against her in a cyber poker match, but do not count on an easy win. Except of course you are a champion-in-the-making, you will not defeat her. However, it would be exciting to mention you played at the same table as "The Duke".