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Howard Lederer grew up in a family of 5 where he liked participating in different card games at a young age. He found himself getting really competitive in these card games as he was competing against his dad. After graduating from high school, Howard made a decision to put higher education on hold for a little bit and moved away to New York to play some formidable chess. While competing in chess, he was brought in to a poker game taking place in the rear of the room. Howard’s 1st 2 years were difficult as he played extensive hours and lost most times. He earned some additional money by becoming an runner for the poker enthusiasts. He judged he might better his game by adjusting his life away from poker. He brought about an effort to get more rest and focus more on the game.

The actual advancement in his game began when he started betting at the Mayfair Club in New York. The Mayfair was a bridge and backgammon association where the the most favorable players would frequently play against each other. Howard had access into a few of the greatest minds in chess. With their help, he would hone his logical thinking abilities. He used these strategic ideas in the game of No-Limit texas hold’em.

He also assisted his sibling Annie Duke learn the game of poker. She was a superb student of the game as she constantly asked questions about the right way to make the correct decision. He told Annie to move out to Las Vegas and play in the WSOP competition. She is one of the best female players the poker arena today. Howard Lederer headed to Sin City in Nineteen Ninety Three and played cash games for the following 10 years. When the WPT grew in popularity, Howard made the decision to play more tournaments.