Focus on Annie Duke
Mrs. Duke might not have won her first WSOP Bracelet until two thousand and four but she is still one of the most feared poker competitors around the ring matches at The Bellagio in Las Vegas. Annie’s longawaited WSOP bracelet came with a win at the "forgotten game" of Omaha hi lo.
While competitors from the "younger generation" of poker run crazy following a large win at the tables, Annie heads back home and becomes "mom" to her 4 kids. She was born in New Hampshire into a family of poker players. If you don’t believe that, watch her brother, Howard Lederer, in action who educated her how to compete in the game.
However, Annie Duke is no small fry kind of girl and has won her share of difficult tables, which includes knocking out Howard along the way on a couple of occasions. They are both competitors that have the capability to acquire the large money and do so with a grin.
Annie is a strong player at any poker table considering that she is a legitimate poker player, but it’s a bit more than simply being skilled at the game. Mrs. Duke is extremely intelligent and graduated from Columbia University where she double majored in Psychology and English.
When you take a seat across from Annie at the table you know she is there to compete in the game and she begins "sizing" you up as soon as you sit down at the table. If you cannot compete like a winner, then don’t waste your time.
Earning over 3 million dollars in tournament competitions, Annie Duke branched out to become a adviser to both UltimateBet.com and actor Ben Affleck, who wished to sharpen his techniques and become a power at the poker table.
You might just see her at the Bellagio, you will observe her on TV and you might even compete against her in a cyber poker match, but do not anticipate an easy win. Except of course you are a champion-in-the-making, you will not defeat her. However, it’d be fun to mention you sat at the at the table with "The Duke".
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