WPT and Bicycle Casino sign contract extension through 2015

Representatives of the World Poker Tour and the Bicycle Casino in California recently announced they signed a new contract extension to host the annual Legends of Poker tournament as part of the WPT calendar through 2015.

“The Bicycle Casino has been an enthusiastic and devoted venue partner and the WPT is proud to continue its association with the incredibly popular Legends of Poker event and the team behind it. The Bicycle Casino is a charter member of the WPT and this extension will allow us to build on a tradition of collaboration and best-in-class poker started in 2002.” commented World Poker Tour President Adam Pliska in a press release.

The contract extension will see the Legends of Poker tournament attached to the WPT brand of televised poker series until at least Season XIV. The Legends of Poker takes place at the Bicycle Casino in Bell Gardens, California, in August each year and airs of Fox Sports Network (FSN) in January, February. The 2010 Legends of Poker $5,000 no-limit Hold’em main even drew 426 players, and crowned Andy Frankenberger as its annual champ. The 2010 WPT Legends of Poker, along with other WPT events, will air on the Fox Sports Network in early 2011.

“It is very evident that the WPT made significant enhancements across the board this year and has plans to continue to do so in the future. We believe these changes are resonating with our players and with us. We’ve had nine great seasons together and look forward to at least five more. I believe together we’ll continue to offer players a better experience during every year of this deal.” added Bicycle Casino Director of Marketing Kelly O’Hara.