Annie Duke
Retired Professional Poker Player
Annie Duke has leveraged her expertise in the science of smart decision making to excel at pursuits as varied as championship poker to public speaking. For two decades, Annie was one of the top poker players in the world. In 2004, she bested a field of 234 players to win her first World Series of Poker (WSOP) bracelet. The same year, she triumphed in the $2 million winner-take-all, invitation-only WSOP Tournament of Champions. In 2010, she won the prestigious NBC National Heads-Up Poker Championship. Prior to becoming a professional poker player, Annie was awarded the National Science Foundation Fellowship. Thanks to this fellowship, she studied Cognitive Psychology at the University of Pennsylvania.
How to maximize wins and minimize losses, explained by four experts on game theory.
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Want to bet on yourself? Here's a lesson in embracing uncertainty from former World Series poker champion Annie Duke.
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The champion of the 2006 World Series Tournament offers tips on how to recognize patterns behind what your opponent throws out.
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From “frigid bitch” to “cunt,” Annie Duke is no stranger to name-calling at the table. She’s even classified the men she has met into categories.
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Professional competitor Annie Duke recalls the best and worst advice she’s received during her career.
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Annie Duke, winner of the 2004 World Series Tournament of Champions, believes money and emotional management skills set you apart from the competition.
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A conversation with the professional poker player.
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