No-Limit Hold’em Poker- Howard Lederer?
Posted in Poker on 07/05/2007 11:47 pm by Shelby
Howard Lederer was born into in a family of five where he enjoyed gambling on various card games at a young age. He found himself becoming really competitive in the above-mentioned card games while competing against his dad. After graduating from Sr. High school, Howard made a decision to put higher education on hold for a little while and headed to New York City to compete in some formidable chess. While participating in chess, he was introduced to a poker game going on in the back of the room. Howard’s first two years were rough as he played extensive hours and fail to win a majority of the time. He earned some additional cash by becoming an runner for the poker enthusiasts. He theorized he possibly could improve his game by adjusting his life outside of poker. He made an effort to get more rest and focus even more on poker.
The real advancement in his abilities began when he started gambling at the Mayfair Club in New York. The Mayfair was a bridge and backgammon association where the the most favorable gamblers would frequently challenge one another. He was able to access a few of the foremost minds in chess. With their help, Howard would hone his cunning thinking techniques. Howard applied these strategy concepts to the game of No-Limit hold’em.
Howard Lederer also assisted his sibling Annie Duke learn poker. Annie Duke was a superb student of the game as she constantly asked questions about the right way to make the correct decision. Howard told Annie to move out to Las Vegas and play in the WSOP tournaments. Annie Duke is one of the strongest women players the poker arena ever. Howard Lederer moved to Las Vegas in 1993 and played cash games for the successive decade. When the WPT gained popularity, he made the decision to compete in more tournaments.