The silver anniversary of the World Series of Poker would award the winner with their weight in silver along with the $1 million first-place prize. The 1994 WSOP Main Event attracted a record 268 entants as the final table included Robert Turner, Russ Hamilton, Hugh Vincent, Vince Burgio, Al Krux, and John Spadavecchia all eyeing the title of 1994 World Champion, the $1 million first-place prize, and an abundance of silver.