 Annie
Duke is one of the world’s
most successful and well
known female figures in
the poker circuit. She was
raised playing cards, and
is one of two children who
became a professional poker
player. Her brother, Howard
Lederer a pro at Full Tilt
Poker coached and backed
Annie when she made the
move from psychology to
play poker. She not only
had the determination to
succeed but her previous
studies in psychology assisted
her in competing with some
of the best players in the
world. An interesting aspect
is although she is one of
the most successful female
players, she refuses to
take part in any women’s
only tournaments, claiming
that there is no reason
a women should need to compete
only with other women.
In the 2000 World Series
of Poker, Annie, who at
the time was eight months
pregnant finished shy
of one spot to make the
final table of the Main
Event. Although she has
never won the championship,
she has earned herself
one bracelet which was
won in the 2004 WSOP Omaha
Hi-Lo. That same year
she was also mentioned
in many of the tabloids
for her part in tutoring
Ben Affleck.
She currently holds the
record for the most in the
money finishes among the
other female players and
has made several televised
appearances. Annie Duke
is now an endorsed player
for Ultimate Bet and writes
frequently on her blog as
well as a few magazines/blogs.
Annie Duke Tournament Wins
- $ 5,000 World Championship
Seven Card Stud Hi/Lo – 2008
WSOP - 5th $ 73,602
- $ 60,000 No Limit Hold'em – 2008
PartyPoker.com Premier
League Poker - 6th $ 20,000
- $ 10,000 World Championship
Pot Limit Omaha - 2007
WSOP, Las Vegas – 17th
$ 28,040
- $ 5,000 World Championship
Omaha Hi-Low Split-8 or
Better – 2007 WSOP
- 13th $ 15,134
- $ 20,000 Week 17 -
2007 Poker Prowess Poker
After Dark II - 3rd
- $ 2,500 Omaha/Seven
Card Stud Hi/Lo 8 or Better – 2007
WSOP -3rd $ 75,210
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