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Annie Duke mightn't have came away with her first WSOP Bracelet until 2004 but Annie is one of the most powerful poker players around the ring games at The Bellagio in Vegas. Annie's long-overdue World Series of Poker win came with a win at the "forgotten game" of Omaha Hi-Lo.

While players from the "younger generation" of poker run wild following a huge win at the tables, Annie heads home to be "mum" to her 4 kids. She hails from New Hampshire and was raised into a family of card players. If you don't accept that, check out her sibling, Howard Lederer, when he plays, Howard taught her how-to play poker.

However, Annie Duke is no small change girl and has won her cut of difficult matches, including knocking out Howard along the way on numerous occasions.

Winning well over $3 million in tournament play, Annie branched out to become a advisor to both UltimateBet and Hollywood actor Ben Affleck, who wished to build up his abilities and become a power player at the poker table.

You might just notice her at the Bellagio, you'll catch her on the tv and you may even compete with her in a web poker match, but do not count on an easy win. Unless you're a rising star, you'll not beat her. However, it is likely to be fun to say you played at the same table as "The Duke".