May 19th, 2009 by J7os

There had been a widespread acceptance by both male and female players that Annie Duke is the best poker player in the world. She has many championships and credits to her name but one of the most special is the event where she stood tenth while she was eight month pregnant with her baby.

Annie Duke was born in Concord, New Hampshire as a sibling to Howard Lederer, better known as “The Professor” owing to her patient and conservative approach to the teaching of poker to others. In her childhood Annie was helped by her sister Howard but no one ever anticipated that Annie will go on to break all the records and earn hefty fortunes in poker.

Annie was an intellectual and she outscored in English and Psychology as an alumnus of the Columbian university. She even opted for a PhD in Psycholinguistics. However just as she was on the verge of completion she left her doctor’s degree and went for a full time career in poker.

Two of the biggest accomplishments of Annie Duke are:

• Winner of the First World Series of Poker bracelet held in the year 2004.
• and champion of ESPN WSOP Tournament of Champions in the year 2004 winning First Prize of $2,000,000.

Annie Duke also tutored the Hollywood actor Ben Affleck who later won $10,000 in California state poker championship and at present she writes articles and book showcasing some of the expert poker tips.