(LOS ANGELES) – In 2004, Annie Duke, one of the biggest names in poker, has been on a hot streak since winning her first World Series of Poker bracelet in 2004. She followed that by defeating nine former world champions – including her brother Howard Lederer – to capture the Tournament of Champions on ESPN. Now as a follow-up to her first DVD, How To Beat the Big Boys, which is available at retail now, The Beginner’s Guide and The Girl’s Guide, establish a series of poker DVDs, with techniques for everyone. The new DVDs will be released on January 10, 2006.

In Beginner’s Guide, Duke focuses on the beginner player for the first time. The program was created to reduce the stress of being new to the game. In addition, she reveals the poker strategies that have earned her millions of dollars.

From the first time she entered the high stakes circuit, Annie Duke has inspired women to get involved on the poker scene. In Girl’s Guide she disproves the myth that poker is a man’s domain by highlighting the differences of playing against the opposite sex. In both DVDs, she shares her secrets on how to gain confidence and avoid the pitfalls and turn the tables to your advantage.

The popularity of poker among women has spawned all-female poker clubs, websites for female poker players, poker apparel for women and tournaments exclusively for women. Some players even argue that women have a natural advantage over men in poker because of their temperament. True or not, gender equality is becoming more evident in the game of poker.

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Annie Duke powerfully demonstrates how she infiltrated the male-dominated subculture of international poker – and now, “play like a girl” takes on a whole new meaning. Sought after by many for her poker skills and knowledge of rules, Duke consults for UltimateBet.com and has trained such celebrity poker enthusiasts as Ben Affleck, Matt Damon and Ashton Kutcher. Duke holds the distinguished credential of the only woman to ever win two major tournaments in the same year. Along the way she has also enjoyed a very rewarding family life, raising her four children, ages 2 through 9.

Annie Duke’s Beginners Guide to Texas Hold ‘Em ; 90 Minutes, srp: $19.95 UPC 81737-23129-1, Available 1/10/06. Label: Big Vision Entertainment. Distributor: Ventura Distribution.

Annie Duke’s Girl’s Guide to Texas Hold ‘Em. 90 Minutes, srp: $19.95 UPC 81737-23139-0 Available 1/10/06. Label: Big Vision Entertainment. Distributor: Ventura Distribution.

DVD Extras On Both Programs:

Official Rules of Texas Hold ‘Em, How to Get Started, Annie’s Secrets and Tips, Figuring Odds

Big Vision Entertainment is one of the leading special interest home video labels with a range of hit titles including the award-winning Masters of Poker series featuring World Champion poker players Phil Hellmuth and Annie Duke; the Billboard chart topping Hardcore Homecoming and Forever Hardcorc, and the critically acclaimed, Baby Know It All, among other niche-based products. In addition, it is a full-service television production and video distribution company.