Read more about the
Las Vegas 2024 Super
Bowl Streaker!

Howard Lederer was born into in a family of 5 in which he loved playing numerous card games at a young age. He found himself getting really competitive in the above-mentioned card games as he was competing against his dad. After finishing Sr. High school, Howard decided to place higher education on hold for a little bit and relocated to New York City to play some serious chess. While participating in chess, he was introduced to a poker game going on in the rear of the room. Howard’s first 2 years were rough as he would play many hours and fail to win most times. He made some extra cash by being an assistant for the poker players. He judged he might better his game by balancing his life outside of poker. He made an effort to get more rest and concentrate even more on the game.

The real improvement in his abilities happened when he began playing at the Mayfair Club in New York City. The Mayfair was a bridge and backgammon club where the best gamblers would often challenge each other. Howard was able to access some of the best players in chess. With their assistance, Howard would sharpen his strategic thinking abilities. He used these strategy concepts in the game of NL Texas Holdem.

Howard also assisted his sibling Annie Duke master poker. Annie was a great student of poker as she constantly asked questions about the right way to make the correct decision. Howard Lederer told Annie to move out to Vegas and compete in the World Series of Poker tournaments. Annie Duke is one of the best female players the poker arena ever. Howard relocated to Sin City in Nineteen Ninety Three and participated in cash games for the following decade. When the WPT gained popularity, Howard decided to compete in more tournaments.