Shock and Awe

More than one big named poker player has won a hand based on nothing more than their reputation. Annie Duke is a very good player, and it will never hurt someone to respect her talent with the game, but to be in awe of someone like her at the table will often translate into playing scared, or being too aggressive in an attempt to get an edge on them. Thousands of people, including more than a few reading this, will be playing at this year's WSOP. They will suddenly find themselves at the same table with people that they have probably watched on television for years.