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Annie Duke might not have came away with her first World Series of Poker Bracelet until 2004 but she is still one of the most powerful poker competitors around the ring games at The Bellagio in 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 win at the tables, Annie goes home to be "mum" to her 4 kids. She was born in NH and grew up in a family of card players. If you do not accept that, observe her brother, Howard Lederer, when he plays, who taught her the best method to play the game.

However, Annie Duke is not a small fry kind of girl and has won her cut of difficult matches, which includes knocking out Howard a few times on several occasions.

Winning well over three million dollars in tournament action, Annie branched out to become a consultant to both UltimateBet and Hollywood actor Ben Affleck, who aspired to develop his skills and become a force at the poker table.

You might just see her at the Bellagio, you'll see her on the television and you may even compete with her in a web poker match, but do not expect an easy win. Unless you are a up and coming master, you will not defeat her. However, it is likely to be fun to say you played at the same table as "The Duke".