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Annie Duke mightn’t have won her first WSOP Bracelet until ‘04 but she remains one of the most powerful poker players at the ring matches at The Bellagio in Las Vegas. Annie’s long-overdue World Series of Poker bracelet came with success at the "forgotten game" of Omaha hi lo.

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

However, Mrs. Duke is no small change girl and has won her share of demanding tables, including eliminating Howard along the way on several occasions. They’re both competitors that have the skill to win the large money and do it with a smile.

Annie is a tough player at any poker table considering that she is a genuine poker player, but it is a little more than simply being skilled at the game. Annie is surprisingly smart and graduated from Columbia U where she double majored in English and Psychology.

When you take a seat across from Annie at the poker table you will see Annie Duke is there to compete in the game and she starts "sizing" you up from the time you sit down at the poker table. If you can not bet like a Champion, then don’t bother.

Earning over $3 million in tournament play, Mrs. Duke became a adviser to both UltimateBet.com and Hollywood actor Ben Affleck, who wished to sharpen his abilities and develop into a power at the poker table.

You might just glimpse her at the Bellagio, you’ll observe Annie on the tv and you may even participate against her in an on-line poker game, but don’t expect a simple win. Except of course you’re a camp-in-the-making, you will not beat her. However, it would be exciting to mention you played at the at the table with "The Duke".