SOURCE: Las Vegas Sun

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"These other forms of poker are great games, and games that emphasize different skills," Lederer said.

"I think these other games emphasize poker skill more prominently. When you develop these skills it can make you a better no-limit hold 'em player."

Lederer, of Las Vegas, will serve as a lead instructor along with his sister, Annie Duke, at the World Series Academy , Nov. 2 through Nov. 4 at Caesars Palace.

Two "mixed game" tournaments are scheduled for campers, with four seats in next year's $2,500 HORSE tournament at the World Series of Poker at stake. One day of the camp will focus primarily on no-limit hold 'em.

Greg Raymer, Andy Bloch and Alex Outhred will join Lederer and Duke as instructors.

The World Series camps routinely sell out, even though the price represents a sizable investment for most players. The November camp at Caesars costs $2,199 to attend (online at wsopacademy.com ). A similar two-day camp in December in Atlantic City runs $1,699.

"The closest thing to negative comments (from previous participants) that we receive is people saying, 'Well , I wish there were more restaurant choices at this particular casino," said Raymer, who handles the instruction for stud 8 or better.

"I'm like, well, you know, there's not a lot I can do about that."

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