Concentrate on Annie Duke
Annie Duke might not have attained her first World Series of Poker Bracelet until 2004 but she remains one of the most powerful poker players around the ring games at The Bellagio in Las Vegas. Annie’s long-overdue World Series of Poker win came with success at the "forgotten game" of Omaha Hi-Lo.
While competitors from the "younger generation" of poker run amok following a huge success at the tables, Annie heads home to be "mom" to her four kids. She was born in New Hampshire and grew up in a family of poker players. If you don’t accept that, have a look at her brother, Howard Lederer, in action, Howard taught Annie how-to play poker.
However, Annie Duke is no small fry kind of girl and has captured her share of challenging matches, which includes knocking out Howard a few times on several occasions.
Earning over $3 million in tournament play, Annie branched out to become a advisor to both UltimateBet and Hollywood actor Ben Affleck, who aspired to hone his techniques and become a power player in poker.
You may glimpse her at the Bellagio, you will catch her on television and you may even play with her in a net poker game, but don’t count on a simple win. Unless you’re a rising star, you’ll not defeat her. although, it is likely to be fun to say you played at the same table as "The Duke".
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