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Poker News Daily asked me for my thoughts about the ten finalists for this year’s Poker Hall of Fame. This caused me some angst as I decided what criteria I should use in giving my input. I mean, let’s consider the Baseball Hall of Fame. Back in my youth, I lived and breathed baseball, so… Read more »
I’ve been traveling constantly for the past six weeks. First, I went on an exploratory two-week cruise on the biggest ship in the world. Next, I hosted a week-long poker tournament at the Eureka Casino in Mesquite, Nevada. After stopping home overnight to watch some TIVO and do laundry, I flew to Indianapolis for one… Read more »
Poker News Daily: What have you been up to poker-wise since the conclusion of the 2010 World Series of Poker (WSOP)? Annie Duke: Trying to slack off. My goal has to been to shirk all responsibility and I’ve been doing a pretty good job of that. The WSOP is a lot. It’s six weeks of… Read more »
We’ve seen that poker is a great platform to raise money for charitable events throughout the country. I salute those players who help organize, put on, and participate in charitable poker tournaments. I believe the time has come, however, to parlay those efforts where the “outside world” will see that poker can be a large… Read more »
Although I love being entertained, I’ve never really thought of myself as a show critic. When my editor sent me an e-mail suggesting that my next blog be about the top 10 Vegas “must-see” shows, I didn’t realize what hard work it would be to narrow it down to 10 since there are so many… Read more »
Poker News Daily published an article arguing that slow-rolling could be considered simply another legitimate weapon for a poker player to use against his opponents. At the risk of misstating the author’s point, the crux of the argument is, “It’s within the rules and it tilts my opponents (which is +EV for me). So I… Read more »
While at this year’s World Series of Poker, I took the opportunity to play in quite a few different $1-$2 No Limit Hold’em (NLHE) games at casinos all over Las Vegas. I also watched some friends of mine who were out for a quasi-annual pilgrimage to poker Mecca. In short, I feel like I got… Read more »
If you are a poker player and you didn’t make it to the Rio to be part of or even witness the 2010 World Series of Poker (WSOP), you definitely missed out! As one friend of mine said, the WSOP has definitely matured. Kudos to Jack Effel and his entire staff for the many, many… Read more »
Floridians have been eagerly awaiting July 1st, the day the legislature raised the legal buy-in amount from its previous $100 maximum. I decided to head to Ft. Lauderdale to see first-hand what this would mean for poker players. My first stop was at Isle Casino and Racing at Pampano Park. I was thrilled to learn… Read more »
I think the WSOP may actually be shedding some excess and concentrating on poker, as it should. It’s no secret that the Las Vegas economy has been one of the hardest hit in the American (and global) downturn; the WSOP is reflecting its host city’s hardships. Now, I don’t consider this a bad thing. The… Read more »
With the 41st annual World Series of Poker (WSOP) well underway, there have already been several highlights including: 1. Michael “The Grinder” Mizrachi captured Event #2, the $50,000 Poker Player’s Championship. En route to winning his first bracelet, he eliminated his brother, Robert, in fifth place, while removing himself from “The Best Player Without a… Read more »
As of this writing, the 2010 World Series of Poker (WSOP) is a little over half over. As for me, I’ve played in six events and will probably play another six or so. To date, I have one cash – a 10th place finish in the $10,000 Omaha Eight or Better tournament – for nearly… Read more »
Poker News Daily: Thanks for joining us. Tell us how you’re feeling headed into the 2010 World Series of Poker (WSOP) in Las Vegas? Annie Duke: I’m feeling pretty good. I really want another bracelet, so we’ll see how it goes. I’m physically good and mentally ready. I have a big confidence boost from the… Read more »
In my last blog, I shared some of the Las Vegas locals’ secrets regarding food establishments. In this blog, I’ll be filling you in on some of the locals’ favorite things to do after busting out of a tournament. The Las Vegas Strip is a major attraction in itself. If you don’t have a car,… Read more »
Many of you will be coming to Las Vegas soon to play in the World Series of Poker (WSOP). For some of you, all you want to do while you are here is gamble. For others, you may want to take some time off from the casinos and enjoy dining where the locals eat. In… Read more »
Every year, players eagerly await the World Series of Poker (WSOP) and 2010 is no exception. To a poker player, it’s an opportunity for fame and fortune. It really is a place where dreams come true. Although it was 26 years ago, I vividly remember my first trip to the WSOP back in 1984. It… Read more »
It is amazing how fast the first four months of 2010 have gone by. With my playing schedule, poker media responsibilities (such as “ESPN Inside Deal”), and new role as Foxwoods Resort Casino’s official spokesperson, the time just seems to have flown by. Of course, don’t forget spending quality time with my family. During last… Read more »
Poker News Daily: Thanks for joining us. What has the reaction been to your new iPhone App, the Annie Duke Poker Tutor? Annie Duke: The response has been good from the people who have seen it. Now, there is a whole Hold’em glossary, which will get filled out as people give me comments. As examples,… Read more »
Charles R. Swindoll once said, “I cannot even imagine where I would be today were it not for that handful of friends who have given me a heart full of joy. Let’s face it, friends make life a lot more fun.” Lately, I’ve spent a lot of time thinking about how lucky I am to… Read more »
This year, the World Series of Poker (WSOP) has decided to let the fans vote for 20 of the 27 players who will participate in the Tournament of Champions. Poker News Daily asked me to list who I'd vote for. Read more »
I've been on an abnormally good tournament run lately and made three final tables in three days. Two of them involved some interesting deal making, which I will describe in this blog. Read more »
I recently returned from Crown's Aussie Millions Poker Championship in Melbourne, Australia. I had a delightful time and want to toss out a few random observations about the Southern Hemisphere and poker therein. Read more »
I received a call last week from Ty Stewart (Harrah's Interactive Entertainment Vice President), who wanted to inform me, prior to their press release, that the World Series of Poker Tournament of Champions was being revived. Read more »
Forecasting future developments in poker is usually about as reliable as trying to predict a flop, turn, and river. However, there's far more than a 52-card deck's worth of possibilities for players and industry personnel. Read more »
2009 was an amazing poker year. The first thing that jumps out at me is the continuing trend of young guys doing so well in live events. It's always exciting to think about what's ahead for the poker world. Here are some things I believe will happen in 2010. Read more »
