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Howard Lederer grew up in a family of five in which he liked betting on different card games when he was young. He found himself getting very competitive in the above-mentioned card games while competing against his dad. After finishing Sr. High school, Howard made a decision to put college on hold for a little bit and moved away to New York City to compete in some formidable chess. While playing chess, he was introduced to a poker game taking place in the back of the room. Howard’s 1st two years were tough as he played many hours and don’t win most times. He earned some extra money by being an runner for the poker players. He theorized he might better his game by balancing his life outside of poker. He brought about an attempt to get more sleep and concentrate more on poker.

The real improvement in his abilities happened when he began playing at the Mayfair Club in New York City. The Mayfair was a bridge and backgammon club where the greatest gamblers would often play against one another. He had access into a few of the best minds in chess. With their assistance, Howard Lederer would hone his strategic thinking techniques. Howard used these strategic ideas in the game of NL texas hold’em.

He also assisted his sister Annie Duke learn the game of poker. Annie Duke was a great student of the game as she would consistently be asking questions about the right way to make the proper decision. Howard told Annie Duke to move out to Las Vegas and play in the WSOP competition. She is one of the strongest female players the poker arena today. He moved to Vegas in 1993 and played cash games for the subsequent 10 years. When the WPT grew in popularity, he decided to play more tournaments.