Focus on Annie Duke
Mrs. Duke may not have earned her 1st World Series of Poker Bracelet until two thousand and four but she is one of the most feared poker competitors around the cash games at The Bellagio in Las Vegas. Annie’s long-overdue WSOP bracelet came with a win at the "forgotten game" of Omaha hi/lo.
While players from the "younger generation" of poker run wild after a big win at the tournament, Annie heads home to be "mom" to her four kids. Annie was born in New Hampshire into a family of poker competitors. If you do not believe that, watch her brother, Howard Lederer, in action who coached her how to bet on the game.
However, Annie Duke is no small fry kind of girl and has won her share of demanding tables, including eliminating Howard along the way on several occasions. They’re both players that have the skill to capture the huge cash and do it with a smile.
Mrs. Duke is a tough player at any table considering that she is a legitimate poker player, but it is a bit more than simply being great at the game. Mrs. Duke is surprisingly smart and graduated from Columbia University where she took a double major in English and Psychology.
When you sit across from Annie at the poker table you know Annie Duke is there to play the game and she begins "summing" you up as soon as you sit down at the game table. If you can not compete like a Champion, then do not waste your time.
Acquiring over $3 million in tournament competitions, Mrs. Duke branched out to become a consultant to both UltimateBet.com and actor Ben Affleck, who aspired to sharpen his abilities and develop into a force at the tables.
You might catch a glimpse of her at the Bellagio, you’ll definitely see her on the tv and you might even play against her in a cyber poker match, but do not anticipate a simple win. Unless you’re a camp-in-the-making, you won’t defeat her. However, it’d be exciting to mention you played at the same table as "The Duke".