Poker Information

Read more about the
Las Vegas 2024 Super
Bowl Streaker!

Howard Lederer lived in a family of 5 in which he liked participating in numerous card games when he was young. He found himself becoming really competitive in these card games while playing his father. After finishing Sr. High school, Howard decided to put higher education on hold for a little bit and headed to New York City to participate in some formidable chess. While competing in chess, he was brought in to a poker game going on in the back of the room. Howard’s initial 2 years were rough as he would play many hours and lost most times. He made some additional money by becoming an runner for the poker enthusiasts. He believed he could better his game by analyzing his life away from poker. He brought about an attempt to acquire more sleep and concentrate more on the game.

The actual improvement in his abilities happened when he started playing at the Mayfair Club in New York City. The Mayfair was a bridge and backgammon association where the greatest gamblers would often challenge each other. He was able to access a number of the foremost players in chess. With their help, he would sharpen his logical thinking techniques. Howard used these strategic concepts in the game of No-Limit Texas Holdem.

Howard also helped his sibling Annie Duke learn poker. Annie Duke was a great student of the game as she constantly asked questions about how to make the proper choice. Howard Lederer told Annie Duke to head out to Sin City and compete in the World Series of Poker tournaments. Annie Duke is one of the strongest female players the poker arena ever. Howard Lederer relocated to Sin City in 1993 and participated in money games for the subsequent 10 years. When the World Poker Tournament grew in popularity, Howard made the decision to play more tournaments.