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Mrs. Duke may not have won her 1st World Series of Poker Bracelet until ‘04 but she is still one of the most powerful poker players around the live action games at The Bellagio in Las Vegas. Annie’s longawaited WSOP bracelet came with success at the "forgotten game" of Omaha hi-low.

While competitors from the "younger generation" of poker run wild after a big win at the tournament, Annie goes back home and becomes "mom" to her four kids. Annie grew up in New Hampshire and raised into a family of card competitors. If you don’t accept that, watch 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 difficult tables, including eliminating Howard a few times along the way. They’re both players that have the skill to win the large cash and do so with a grin.

Annie is a strong player at any table considering that she is a true poker player, but it’s a bit more than simply being strong at the game. Mrs. Duke is extremely intelligent and graduated from Columbia U where she double majored in Psychology and English.

When you are seated across from Annie at the table you’ll see she is there to compete in the game and she begins "summing" you up as soon as you join the table. If you can not bet like a Champion, then don’t waste your time.

Earning over three million dollars in tournament play, Annie Duke branched out to become a consultant to both the UltimateBet website and actor Ben Affleck, who wished to hone his techniques and grow into a power at the tables.

You might just catch a glimpse of her at the Bellagio, you will observe Annie on the television and you might even play against her in an internet poker game, but do not anticipate an easy win. Except of course you are a champion-in-the-making, you won’t beat her. Although, it would be fun to mention you sat at the same table as "The Duke".