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Mrs. Duke might not have won her first World Series of Poker Bracelet until ‘04 but she is one of the most powerful poker players at the live action games at The Bellagio in vegas. Annie’s longawaited WSOP bracelet came with success at the "cast aside game" of Omaha hi-low.

While competitors from the "younger crowd" of poker go wild after a large win at the tournament, Annie heads home to be "mom" to her four kids. Annie grew up in New Hampshire into a family of poker players. If you don’t accept that, watch her brother, Howard Lederer, in action who educated her how to play the game.

However, Annie Duke is no small-potatoes girl and has won her cut of difficult tables, including knocking out Howard a few times along the way. They’re both competitors that have the ability to capture the huge bucks and do so with a smile.

Annie Duke is a tough competitor at any poker table because she is a legitimate poker player, but it is a little more than just being strong at the game. Annie is surprisingly intelligent and graduated from Columbia University where she majored in English and Psychology.

When you take a seat across from her at the table you will see Annie Duke is there to play the game and she begins "sizing" you up as soon as you join the table. If you can’t compete like a Champion, then do not waste your time.

Earning over three million dollars in tournament competitions, Mrs. Duke branched out to become a consultant to both UltimateBet.com and actor Ben Affleck, who wanted to hone his talents and develop into a power at the tables.

You will likely see her at the Bellagio, you will notice her on the television and you may even participate against her in an online poker match, but do not expect a simple win. Except of course you’re a champion-in-the-making, you’ll not beat her. However, it’d be fun to say you sat at the same table as "The Duke".