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Howard Lederer lived in a family of 5 where he liked gambling on different card games when he was young. He discovered himself getting really competitive in these particular card games as he was competing against his dad. After finishing high school, Howard decided to put college on hold for a little bit and moved to New York to participate in some big-time chess. While playing chess, he was introduced to a poker game going on in the rear of the room. Howard’s initial 2 years were rough as he played many hours and don’t win a majority of the time. He made some extra money by being an runner for the poker players. He believed he possibly could improve his game by adjusting his life away from poker. He brought about an effort to acquire more sleep and focus attention even more on the game.

The actual advancement in his abilities began when he began betting at the Mayfair Club in New York City. The Mayfair was a bridge and backgammon club where the the most favorable gamblers would frequently compete against each other. He was able to access a few of the greatest minds in chess. With their help, Howard Lederer would hone his cunning thinking techniques. He used these strategic concepts in the game of NL Texas Holdem.

Howard Lederer also assisted his sister Annie Duke learn the game of poker. Annie was an excellent student of poker as she constantly asked questions about the right way to make the correct choice. Howard Lederer told Annie to move out to Las Vegas and play in the World Series of Poker tournaments. Annie is one of the best female players the poker arena ever. Howard Lederer relocated to Sin City in Nineteen Ninety Three and participated in cash games for the next decade. When the World Poker Tournament grew in popularity, Howard decided to play more tournaments.