Mrs. Duke might not have captured her first WSOP Bracelet until two thousand and four but she remains one of the most powerful poker competitors at the cash matches at The Bellagio in sin city. Annie’s longawaited WSOP bracelet came with a win at the "cast aside game" of Omaha high-low.

While competitors from the "younger generation" of poker run crazy following a huge win at the tournament, Annie heads back home and becomes "mom" to her four kids. Annie grew up in New Hampshire and raised into a family of card competitors. If you don’t believe that, watch her brother, Howard Lederer, in action who coached her how to bet on the game.

However, Mrs. Duke is no small change girl and has won her cut of hard tables, including knocking out Howard a few times along the way. They are both competitors that have the ability to win the big $$$$$ and do so with a grin.

Annie is a tough competitor at any poker table due to the fact that she is a true poker player, but it’s a little more than just being good at the game. Annie Duke is surprisingly intelligent and graduated from Columbia University where she majored in English and Psychology.

When you take a seat across from Annie at the poker table you’ll see Annie is there to play the game and she starts "sizing" you up as soon as you approach the game table. If you can not play like a Champion, then don’t waste your time.

Winning over 3 million dollars in tournament play, Mrs. Duke became a consultant to both UltimateBet.com and Hollywood actor Ben Affleck, who aspired to enhance his skills and develop into a force at the tables.

You may glimpse her at the Bellagio, you’ll notice Annie on TV and you might even play against her in a web poker match, but do not anticipate an easy win. Unless you are a camp-in-the-making, you’ll not beat her. However, it’d be exciting to say you played at the same table as "The Duke".