Howard Lederer grew up in a family of five where he enjoyed participating in various card games at a young age. He found himself getting very competitive in the above-mentioned card games as he was competing against his dad. After graduating from high school, Howard made a decision to put college on hold for a little bit and moved away to New York to play some serious chess. While competing in chess, he was brought in to a poker game going on in the back of the room. Howard’s first two years were difficult as he played countless hours and lost most times. He earned some additional cash by being an runner for the poker players. He theorized he might better his game by adjusting his life away from poker. He brought about an effort to acquire more sleep and focus even more on the game.
The definite advancement in his abilities began when he began playing at the Mayfair Club in New York City. The Mayfair was a bridge and backgammon association where the best players would regularly play against each other. Howard had access into a number of the greatest minds in chess. With their help, Howard would sharpen his logical thinking skills. He applied these strategic concepts to the game of No-Limit Texas Holdem.
He also assisted his sibling Annie Duke learn poker. Annie was a great student of poker as she constantly asked questions about the right way to make the correct choice. He told Annie to head out to Las Vegas and play in the World Series of Poker competition. She is one of the strongest women players the poker world today. Howard relocated to Sin City in Nineteen Ninety Three and played cash games for the following decade. When the World Poker Tournament gained popularity, Howard made the decision to participate in more tournaments.
