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Howard Lederer grew up in a family of five where he enjoyed playing various card games when he was young. He discovered himself getting really competitive in these particular card games while competing against his dad. After graduating from secondary school, Howard decided to place college on hold for a little bit and relocated to New York to play some big-time chess. While participating in chess, he was brought in to a poker game going on in the back of the room. Howard’s first two years were rough as he played many hours and do not win a majority of the time. He made some additional cash by being an runner for the poker enthusiasts. He believed he possibly could improve his game by adjusting his life outside of poker. He brought about an attempt to get more rest and focus even more on the game.

The actual advancement in his abilities began when he began wagering at the Mayfair Club in New York City. The Mayfair was a bridge and backgammon association where the greatest players would frequently challenge one another. Howard was able to access a number of the best minds in chess. With their help, Howard would sharpen his strategic thinking skills. He applied these strategy concepts to the game of NL hold’em.

He also helped his sister Annie Duke master poker. She was an excellent student of poker as she constantly asked questions about how to make the proper decision. He told Annie Duke to head out to Sin City and play in the WSOP competition. Annie Duke is one of the best women players the poker world ever. Howard Lederer relocated to Las Vegas in 1993 and participated in cash games for the next 10 years. When the WPT grew in popularity, he decided to participate in more tournaments.