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Annie Duke mightn’t have attained her 1st World Series of Poker Bracelet until two thousand and four but she is still one of the most powerful poker players around the ring games at The Bellagio in Vegas. Annie’s long-awaited World Series of Poker win came with a win at the "forgotten game" of Omaha Hi-Lo.

While competitors from the "young crowd" of poker go crazy after a big win at the tables, Annie goes home to be "mom" to her four children. She was born in New Hampshire and grew up in a family of card players. If you don’t accept that, check out her brother, Howard Lederer, when he plays, who taught her how-to play the game.

However, Annie Duke is not a small change girl and has captured her cut of challenging tables, which includes knocking out Howard a few times on several occasions.

Earning over three million dollars in tournament play, Annie branched out to become a consultant to both UltimateBet.com and Hollywood actor Ben Affleck, who aspired to build up his abilities and become a force in poker.

You might just run into Annie at the Bellagio, you will catch her on television and you might even compete against her in a web poker game, but do not expect an easy win. Unless you are a rising star, you won’t beat her. although, it is likely to be fun to say you played at the same table as "The Duke".