Howard Lederer lived in a family of 5 where he liked betting on different card games at a young age. He discovered himself getting very competitive in the above-mentioned card games as he was playing his father. After graduating from secondary school, Howard made a decision to place college on hold for a little bit and moved away to New York to play some big-time chess. While playing chess, he was introduced to a poker game taking place in the rear of the room. Howard’s initial two years were difficult as he would play many hours and don’t win most times. He earned some additional cash by becoming an runner for the poker enthusiasts. He theorized he could improve his game by analyzing his life outside of poker. He made an effort to get more rest and concentrate even more on poker.
The actual improvement in his game began when he started wagering at the Mayfair Club in New York City. The Mayfair was a bridge and backgammon association where the greatest players would frequently challenge each other. Howard had access into some of the foremost players in chess. With their assistance, Howard would hone his logical thinking techniques. He used these strategy ideas in the game of NL holdem.
He also assisted his sister 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 correct decision. Howard Lederer told Annie to head out to Sin City and play in the WSOP competition. Annie Duke is one of the greatest female players the poker world ever. Howard Lederer headed to Sin City in 1993 and participated in money games for the following 10 years. When the WPT gained popularity, he decided to play more tournaments.