The Bicycle Casino Hosts
'Legends of Poker' Tournament

BELL GARDENS, CA - The Bicycle Casino hosted one of their largest poker tournaments of the year, Legends of Poker 31 days of the world of poker's finest! With an estimated prize pool of over $2,000,000, including two $150,000 guaranteed events, plus 5 new events slated for this year, this tournament brings together some of the best players from across the country for a month long competition unlike no other!

This landmark tournament draws travelers from around the world who take up residence for a month of high stakes gambling, even planning their vacations around the opportunity to put their skills "on the table" and compete against the "best of the best!"

The Bicycle Casino hosted more than 4,000 people this year who converged on the City of Bell Gardens for a chance to take home hundreds of thousands of dollars, making Legends one of the most prestigious tournaments on the circuit.

With 30 events on the schedule, with buy-ins ranging from $100 to $5000, the final event is the cornerstone of the tournament, the No Limit "Texas" Hold'em Championship on Friday, August 30th. The last 6 winners for this event will play for the chance to be the absolute "Legend of Poker" on television!

"The Bicycle Casino is going to television ... in a big way! The biggest addition to this year's Legends Tournament is participation in the launch of the upcoming inaugural "World Poker Tour." The mission of the World Poker Tour is to take poker into the mainstream of sports and entertainment, by combining prestigious world-wide tournaments with renowned poker experts and celebrities and creating a series of televised events that will peak the interests of avid poker enthusiasts and potential players new to the game.

The Bicycle Casino was invited to join this prestigious series of poker tournaments, sure to become a celebrated tour de force, and giving the casino the enviable distinction of being one of only two casinos to represent Southern

California gaming! Along with such prestigious casinos as Bellagio, Binion's, Aviation Club in France, and Foxwood's, among others, once again the Bike is braving a new frontier!

The final event, a No-Limit Hold'em Championship, begins on Friday, August 30th, however the finals will be televised on Saturday, August 31st beginning at 5:15 p.m., bringing the sport of poker to a new audience of poker enthusiasts and raising the bar once again on this very popular game of kings! If you're going to be a player, why not be a legendary player? Come take your rightful spot in history, only at the Bike.