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Howard Lederer was born into in a family of five where he loved participating in various card games at a young age. He discovered himself getting very competitive in these particular card games while competing against his dad. After graduating from high school, Howard made a decision to put higher education on hold for a little bit and relocated to New York City to compete in some big-time chess. While competing in chess, he was introduced to a poker game going on in the back of the room. Howard’s first two years were tough as he played many hours and lose most times. He made some extra money by being an assistant for the poker players. He theorized he might boost his game by adjusting his life outside of poker. He made an effort to get more rest and focus even more on poker.

The real improvement in his game began when he started wagering at the Mayfair Club in New York City. The Mayfair was a bridge and backgammon association where the greatest gamblers would frequently challenge one another. Howard had access into a few of the foremost minds in chess. With their assistance, Howard would hone his cunning thinking techniques. He applied these strategy concepts to the game of NL texas hold’em.

He also assisted his sister Annie Duke learn poker. Annie Duke was a superb student of the game as she constantly asked questions about the right way to make the proper choice. Howard Lederer told Annie Duke to head out to Vegas and compete in the WSOP competition. She is one of the strongest women players the poker arena has ever seen. He relocated to Las Vegas in Nineteen Ninety Three and competed in cash games for the subsequent decade. When the WPT grew in popularity, he decided to participate in more tournaments.