Howard Lederer spotted in Vegas, supporting Negreanu?
The Professor also "snuck in" for a session in Bobby's Room at the Bellagio.
Daniel Negreanu and Jack McClelland were both inducted into Poker's Hall of Fame at Binion's Horseshoe Casino last night, but the bigger story circulating is that Howard Lederer was in attendance, and caught on camera.
Other than his sister Annie Duke - who Negreanu has despised publicly for years - Lederer was probably the last person you'd expect to see showing up to support Kid Poker in his latest moment of triumph, and yet there he was, trying his hardest not to look interested in some nearby chicken wings:
Quite how Lederer managed to get an invitation to the prestigious event is unknown, but what we do know is that he still can't resist the lure of Bobby's Room:
Howard Lederer sighting at the bellagio. Came in with sun glasses then dipped out before sneaking in back entrance to Bobby's Room
— Carter King (@CKingLivePro) November 07, 2014
Multiple respondents to Carter King's above tweet were from fellow Bellagio regulars, who reported that Lederer has actually been playing there "a few times a week" for some time now.
They also claim that 'Howie' is particularly fond of playing the $400/$800 mixed games, which would indicate that his bank balance hasn't suffered as much as his reputation over the last few years.
Thanks to F5Poker for bringing this one to our attention.
Why was Lederer at the Hall of Fame induction? Do you think he should be allowed to continue playing in Bobby's Room? Would you say something to him if you saw him in your local grind spot? Let us know in the comments.
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