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Howard Lederer lived in a family of 5 where he enjoyed participating in different card games at a young age. He found himself getting really competitive in these card games as he was playing his dad. After finishing high school, Howard made a decision to put college on hold for a little while and relocated to New York to compete in some big-time chess. While playing chess, he was brought in to a poker game going on in the rear of the room. Howard’s 1st 2 years were difficult as he played extensive hours and lose most times. He made some extra cash by becoming an assistant for the poker enthusiasts. He theorized he could boost his game by adjusting his life outside of poker. He brought about an effort to acquire more rest and focus attention even more on poker.

The definite improvement in his skills began when he started betting at the Mayfair Club in New York City. The Mayfair was a bridge and backgammon club where the greatest gamblers would frequently play against each other. He was able to access a few of the best minds in chess. With their help, Howard Lederer would hone his strategic thinking techniques. He used these strategy concepts in the game of No-Limit Texas Holdem.

He also helped his sibling Annie Duke learn poker. Annie Duke was an excellent student of the game as she constantly asked questions about how to make the proper decision. He told Annie Duke to move out to Sin City and play in the WSOP tournaments. Annie Duke is one of the best female players the poker world has ever seen. He relocated to Vegas in 1993 and participated in money games for the next 10 years. When the WPT grew in popularity, he decided to participate in more tournaments.