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Howard Lederer grew up in a family of 5 in which he loved playing numerous card games at a young age. He found himself becoming really competitive in these particular card games while competing against his dad. After graduating from Sr. High school, Howard decided to put college on hold for a little bit and headed to New York City to play some formidable 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 rough as he would play countless hours and don’t win most times. He made some additional money by becoming an assistant for the poker players. He believed he possibly could boost his game by adjusting his life outside of poker. He made an attempt to acquire more rest and concentrate more on the game.

The definite improvement in his skills happened when he began playing at the Mayfair Club in New York City. The Mayfair was a bridge and backgammon club where the best gamblers would regularly challenge each other. Howard was able to access a few of the best minds in chess. With their assistance, Howard would hone his cunning thinking skills. Howard used these strategic concepts in the game of NL hold’em.

He also helped his sibling Annie Duke master the game of poker. She was a superb student of the game as she constantly asked questions about how to make the correct decision. Howard told Annie Duke to move out to Vegas and play in the WSOP tournaments. She is one of the best female players the poker world today. Howard Lederer headed to Sin City in 1993 and participated in cash games for the following 10 years. When the World Poker Tournament grew in popularity, Howard decided to participate in more tournaments.

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