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Mrs. Duke might not have earned her first World Series of Poker Bracelet until 2004 but she is still one of the most feared poker players around the cash games at The Bellagio in sin city. Annie's longawaited WSOP bracelet came with a win at the "cast aside game" of Omaha hi low.

While competitors from the "younger generation" of poker go wild following a big win at the tables, Annie heads back home to be "mom" to her 4 kids. Annie grew up in New Hampshire and raised into a family of card competitors. If you don't believe that, check out 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 succeeded at her share of demanding tables, which includes 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 Duke is a strong player at any poker table because she is a natural poker player, but it is a bit more than just being strong at the game. Mrs. Duke is surprisingly intelligent and graduated from Columbia U where she double majored in English and Psychology.

When you sit across from Annie at the table you will see Annie is there to play the game and she starts "sizing" you up from the time you sit down at the poker table. If you can't bet like a camp, then don't bother.

Acquiring over $3 million in tournament competitions, Annie became a adviser to both the UltimateBet poker room and Hollywood actor Ben Affleck, who wanted to enhance his abilities and develop into a power at the poker table.

You will likely catch a glimpse of her at the Bellagio, you will see Annie on television and you might even play against her in a net poker game, but do not count on an easy win. Unless you're a champion-in-the-making, you will not beat her. However, it'd be exciting to mention you played at the same table as "The Duke".