Concentrate on Annie Duke
Posted in Poker on 04/08/2010 11:21 am by Marley
Mrs. Duke may not have captured her first WSOP Bracelet until 2004 but she is one of the most powerful poker players at the live action matches at The Bellagio in Las Vegas. Annie’s long-overdue WSOP bracelet came with success at the "forgotten game" of Omaha hi lo.
While competitors from the "younger generation" of poker go crazy after a large win at the tables, Annie heads home and becomes "mom" to her four kids. Annie was born in New Hampshire and raised into a family of card players. If you don’t accept that, watch her brother, Howard Lederer, in action who coached her how to gamble on the game.
However, Annie Duke is no small change girl and has won her share of difficult tables, including knocking out Howard a few times along the way. They are both competitors that have the capability to acquire the big money and do it with a smile.
Annie is a tough competitor at any poker table considering that she is a genuine poker player, but it’s a little more than just being great at the game. Mrs. Duke is very smart and graduated from Columbia U where she took a double major in English and Psychology.
When you sit across from Annie at the poker table you’ll see Annie Duke is there to play the game and she starts "sizing" you up from the time you sit down at the poker table. If you cannot compete like a Champion, then don’t bother.
Acquiring over $3 million in tournament play, Mrs. Duke became a adviser to both UltimateBet.com and actor Ben Affleck, who aspired to hone his talents and become a power at the poker table.
You might catch a glimpse of her at the Bellagio, you will see Annie on television and you might even participate against her in a web-based poker game, but don’t count on an easy win. Except of course you are a champion-in-the-making, you won’t beat her. Although, it’d be fun to mention you sat at the same table as "The Duke".