World Poker Tour continues to attract record numbers of players to its events, although the ever - increasing schedule of poker tournaments filling the calendar. This was proven by this weekend's record breaking turnout for the Legends of Poker at the Bicycle Casino.

The players to the table were 839 and the prize pool resulted in a $4,195,000, standing as the largest ever on the WPT circuit. These substantial numbers forecasts potential growth across the board at the remaining 14 events to be filmed for Season IV on the Travel Channel. That sets the scene for another record-shattering total prize pool for the season. Last year, the WPT awarded nearly $70 million to players on the Tour.

The winner for the 2024Legands of Poker will take $1,125,000. Last year it was the legendary Doyle Brunson. That 2004 event drew 667 players and a $3,335,000 prize pool. The turnout this weekend marked a 20% increase in the field. Among the chip leaders are Gabe Kaplan, Jerry Buss and Barry Greenstein.

Next up on the WPT calendar is the Borgata Poker Open at the Borgata Hotel and Casino in Atlantic City, Sept. 19-22.