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Annie Duke may not have captured her 1st World Series of Poker Bracelet until 2004 but Annie is one of the most feared poker competitors around the ring matches at The Bellagio in Las Vegas. Annie’s long-awaited WSOP bracelet came with success at the "forgotten game" of Omaha Hi-Lo.

While players from the "younger generation" of poker go crazy following a huge win at the tables, Annie heads home to be "mum" to her 4 children. She was born in NH and was raised into a family of poker players. If you don’t believe that, watch her sibling, Howard Lederer, in action, Howard taught Annie how to compete in the game.

However, Annie Duke is not a small change girl and has captured her share of difficult matches, including eliminating Howard along the way on numerous occasions.

Winning well over $3 million in tournament action, Annie became a advisor to both UltimateBet and Hollywood actor Ben Affleck, who wanted to hone his skills to become a power player in poker.

You may glimpse her at the Bellagio, you will catch her on TV and you might even compete against her in a net poker match, but do not bank on an easy win. Unless you’re a rising star, you will not defeat her. However, it would be cool to say you sat at the same table as "The Duke".