Annie Duke

Annie Duke

  • Age: 50
  • Born: Concord, NH, USA
  • Lives: Hollywood Hills, CA, USA
  • Winnings: $2.3 million
  • Career Titles: 4
  • Career Cashes: 69

Although she holds the title of Duchess of Poker, Duke also exemplifies leadership and generosity in her personal endeavors. With a deep passion for human rights and the welfare of developing nations, she has utilized her fame to advocate for a wide range of global initiatives. In 2007, she partnered with Don Cheadle and Norman Epstein to establish Ante Up for Africa, a project aimed at raising funds for various reputable non-profits focused on aiding African countries. Additionally, during her participation in the Celebrity Apprentice, she managed to generate over $700,000 in support of Refugees International.

Follow Annie: annieduke.com @AnnieDuke

Charities Annie has supported

Alliance for Children’s Rights
Cystic Fibrosis Foundation
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Co-founder of the Enough Project and Ante Up for Africa.
Refugees International
Women’s Sports Foundation

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Once the highest female cash prize winner in WSOP history, this iconic figure finished in second place during the 2009 Celebrity Apprentice season and is recognized for her mentorship of Ben Affleck in the game of poker.

Career highlights

Duke made history by becoming the first woman to win a gold bracelet in the 2004 Omaha High-Low World Series of Poker, with her notable achievements on the poker circuit also including victory at the 2004 Five-Star World Poker Classic and clinching the title at the 2010 NBC National Heads Up Championship.

"I find myself contemplating the possibility that if I decide to fold and it turns out to be the wrong choice, everyone will say, 'See? She's playing like a girl; look how easily he manipulated her.'\" (NPR)
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