11 Quotes by Howard Lederer

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    Since 2000, Chris Ferguson's record in WSOP events is unmatched by any other player. Chris' win last week at Harrah's further adds to his record as the most successful player at the WSOP this decade.

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    I feel like I got knocked out Day One, ... The difference in a tournament as large as this is that you have to pace yourself. I just tried to play like I was in a side game. You know it's the World Series of Poker, but it's just difficult to stay that intense for seven days.

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    John and David played brilliantly against a tough field at Borgata ... Their results further demonstrate the depth of talent that represents Full Tilt Poker.

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    I think it's time that Washington understand that there is a difference between ... throwing dice and playing poker. One is a skill-based game and one is a pure game of chance.

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    I won a key hand that put me in great shape in a big tournament. If I had been listening to music, I don't think I could have made the call.

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    There's never been a debate about poker and whether poker should even be part of this legislation because of its status, at least in our minds, as a game of skill. I don't want Washington or America waking up with a hangover the day after this thing gets passed where Washington (says) 'What did we do?' and 70 million people in the country (say) 'What? They took away my poker?' I just think it's time that poker be part of the debate here.

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    The time is right for an entertaining show about poker that is also truly educational. I am excited to be working with FSN to make this first-of-its-kind poker show.

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