Annie Duke takes on the WSOP Academy Ladies Only Event which will be held from June 5 – 6, 2009 at Caesars Palace, Las Vegas.
For the third time, the WSOP Academy is hosting a Ladies Only Event this summer right before the Ladies World Series of Poker World Championship. On June 5 – 6, women will flock to Caesars Palace. This time, however, Annie Duke is running the show.
Several former graduates of the camp, Sally Ann Boyer, Patty Till and Mary Jo Belcore-Zogman went on to find great success in the game after their attendance. Sally Ann Boyer won the Ladies NLHE World Championship in 2007 right after taking the camp. Patty Till finished third in the same event in 2008. That same year, Mary Jo Belcore-Zogman won a Heartland Poker Tour event and final tabled two others to become the 2008 HPT player of the year.
Duke will be joined at the tournament bootcamp by tells expert and former FBI man Joe Navarro and Alex “The Insider” Outhred. They will provide a total immersion “crash course,” providing a variety of insights into the game including playing position, changing gears, reading players and more.
The cost of the academy is $1,699. Only $425 is required for players to secure their spot. Space is limited. Early registration is suggested and can be done online at wsopacademy.com.
Summary: Annie Duke plays host to the third WSOP Academy Ladies Event to be held right before the Ladies NLHE World Championship at this summer's World Series of Poker. Event sponsors are looking forward to more success for their graduates.