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Annie Duke may not have won her first World Series of Poker Bracelet until two thousand and four but she remains one of the most powerful poker players around the ring matches at The Bellagio in Sin City. Annie’s long-awaited World Series of Poker win came with success at the "forgotten game" of Omaha Hi-Lo.

While players from the "younger generation" of poker run amok following a big success at the tables, Annie heads home to be "mum" to her 4 children. She was born in New Hampshire and grew up in a family of card players. If you don’t believe that, have a look at her brother, Howard Lederer, when he plays, Howard taught her how-to play the game.

However, Annie Duke is no small fry kind of girl and has captured her cut of hard games, which includes knocking out Howard along the way on numerous occasions.

Winning over three million dollars in tournament play, Annie branched out to become a advisor to both UltimateBet.com and actor Ben Affleck, who wished to develop his skills and become a power player at the poker table.

You may notice her at the Bellagio, you’ll see her on TV and you might even compete with her in a web-based poker match, but do not expect a simple win. Unless you are a rising star, you’ll not defeat her. However, it is likely to be fun to say you played at the same table as "The Duke".