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January
Written by Manuel.
Posted in: Poker
Howard Lederer grew up in a family of five in which he liked betting on different card games at a young age. He discovered himself getting really aggressive in the above-mentioned card games as he was playing his dad. After graduating from high school, Howard made a decision to place college on hold for a little while and relocated to New York City to compete in some serious chess. While competing in chess, he was introduced to a poker game taking place in the back of the room. Howard’s first 2 years were tough as he would play extensive hours and lost most times. He earned some additional money by being an assistant for the poker enthusiasts. He theorized he could improve his game by balancing his life away from poker. He brought about an effort to get more sleep and focus more on the game.
The real improvement in his game began when he started wagering at the Mayfair Club in New York. The Mayfair was a bridge and backgammon association where the greatest gamblers would frequently challenge each other. Howard was able to access several of the best minds in chess. With their help, Howard would hone his cunning thinking skills. He used these strategic ideas in the game of NL holdem.
Howard also assisted his sister Annie Duke learn poker. Annie Duke was a great student of poker as she constantly asked questions about the right way to make the proper decision. Howard told Annie to head out to Sin City and play in the WSOP tournaments. She is one of the strongest women players the poker arena today. Howard Lederer headed to Vegas in Nineteen Ninety Three and participated in money games for the successive 10 years. When the WPT grew in popularity, he made the decision to play more tournaments.
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