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Annie Duke might not have earned her first World Series of Poker Bracelet until two thousand and four but she remains one of the most feared poker players at the live action matches at The Bellagio in sin city. Annie's long-overdue World Series of Poker bracelet came with a win at the "buried game" of Omaha hi lo.

While players from the "younger crowd" of poker run crazy following a big win at the tournament, Annie heads back home and becomes "mom" to her 4 kids. Annie was born in New Hampshire and raised into a family of poker players. If you do not believe that, watch her brother, Howard Lederer, in action who educated her how to gamble on the game.

However, Annie Duke is no small-potatoes girl and has won her cut of difficult tables, including eliminating Howard a few times along the way. They are both competitors that have the skill to win the big bucks and do so with a smile.

Annie is a strong competitor at any table due to the fact that she is a real poker player, but it's a little more than just being good at the game. Annie is extremely intelligent and graduated from Columbia U where she took a double major in English and Psychology.

When you are seated across from Annie at the poker table you'll see Annie Duke is there to play the game and she starts "sizing" you up as soon as you approach the poker table. If you cannot gamble like a camp, then do not bother.

Winning over $3 million in tournament play, Annie Duke branched out to become a consultant to both the UltimateBet poker room and actor Ben Affleck, who aspired to sharpen his talents and grow into a power at the tables.

You may see her at the Bellagio, you'll observe her on television and you might even play against her in an internet poker match, but do not count on a simple win. Unless you are a camp-in-the-making, you'll not beat her. However, it would be fun to mention you sat at the at the table with "The Duke".