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Annie Duke mightn't have earned her 1st World Series of Poker Bracelet until 2004 but she remains one of the most feared poker competitors around the live action games at The Bellagio in sin city. Annie's long-overdue World Series of Poker bracelet came with success at the "forgotten game" of Omaha hi-low.

While players from the "younger crowd" of poker run crazy after a big win at the tournament, Annie goes back home to be "mom" to her four kids. She was born in New Hampshire and raised into a family of poker competitors. If you do not accept that, observe her brother, Howard Lederer, in action who coached her how to gamble on the game.

However, Mrs. Duke is no small-potatoes girl and has succeeded at her cut of challenging tables, which includes eliminating Howard a few times along the way. They're both competitors that have the ability to capture the large cash and do it with a grin.

Annie is a tough player at any poker table due to the fact that she is a real poker player, but it is a bit more than simply being great at the game. Annie Duke is very smart and graduated from Columbia University where she double majored in English and Psychology.

When you take a seat across from Annie at the poker table you know she is there to compete in the game and she starts "sizing" you up from the time you join the table. If you cannot wager like a Champion, then do not bother.

Earning over three million dollars in tournament competitions, Mrs. Duke became a consultant to both UltimateBet.com and actor Ben Affleck, who was looking to hone his talents and develop into a power at the tables.

You might just glimpse her at the Bellagio, you'll definitely notice Annie on the television and you might even compete against her in a net poker match, but do not expect an easy win. Except of course you're a champion-in-the-making, you will not beat her. However, it would be exciting to say you played at the same table as "The Duke".