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Howard Lederer was born into in a family of 5 where he enjoyed participating in various card games at a young age. He found himself getting really competitive in these particular card games as he was playing his dad. After finishing secondary school, Howard decided to place college on hold for a little while and moved away to New York City to compete 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 first two years were difficult as he played extensive hours and don’t win most times. He made some additional cash by becoming an runner for the poker players. He theorized he possibly could better his game by balancing his life outside of poker. He made an effort to acquire more rest and focus attention even more on the game.

The definite advancement in his game began when he started wagering at the Mayfair Club in New York City. The Mayfair was a bridge and backgammon club where the the most favorable gamblers would frequently wager against each other. Howard was able to access a few of the foremost players in chess. With their assistance, he would hone his cunning thinking abilities. Howard applied these strategic ideas to the game of NL texas hold’em.

Howard also assisted his sibling Annie Duke learn the game of poker. Annie Duke was a superb student of poker as she constantly asked questions about how to make the proper decision. He told Annie Duke to head out to Vegas and compete in the World Series of Poker tournaments. Annie Duke is one of the greatest female players the poker world today. He relocated to Vegas in 1993 and competed in cash games for the subsequent decade. When the World Poker Tournament gained popularity, Howard made the decision to participate in more tournaments.