Celebrities & Pros

Thank you for your interest in this year’s Oaks Eve Celebrity Derby Poker Championship presented by Jim Beam and Twinspires.com! We are excited about another great event to benefit Kentucky Harvest: Blessings in a Backpack!

Below is a list of some of the celebrities who will be playing in or attending this year’s event. There will be more who show up so be sure to get your tickets today!

The Derby Poker Championship is a must-attend event that kicks-off the weekend of Derby festivities. In addition to a great party, you will mingle with celebrities and poker professionals who are all in Louisville for the Kentucky Derby.

As we confirm celebrities and professional poker players, we will add them to this page so be sure to check back often!

The 2011 Derby Poker Championship played host to an array of celebrities and poker super stars including:

Phil Hellmuth Jr (Poker Pro) Phil Hellmuth Jr. is the face of poker.  He has won more World Series of Poker (WSOP) bracelets, poker’s holy grail, than any other player in the world, capturing his historic 11th bracelet in 2007. He is the youngest living member of the poker hall of fame, with over $5.4 million in tournament winnings. Off the felt,  he is a best-selling author, teacher at the WSOP Academy, host of several charity events and a well-respected icon in professional poker circuits.

Denny Crum Denny Crum is a living legend in Louisville, Kentucky and a member of the Basketball Hall of Fame. Serving as the head basketball coach for the University of Louisville from 1971 t0 2001, Crum continues to use his stardom for philanthropic endeavors and to better the causes that are important to him.

Robert Williamson III (Poker Pro) Robert Williamson III is known for his stellar play at Omaha Hi-Lo earning him the nickname “Mr. Omaha”. From commentating televised poker tournaments to playing charitable events world-wide, Williamson has taken the world by storm with his fun-loving spirit and eccentric personality, making him a poker favorite. Williamson III is a WSOP bracelet winner, with tournament winnings exceeding $1.8 million.

The following celebrites and poker pro’s played in or attended the 2011 Derby Poker Championship. To view photos from last year, CLICK HERE

Chris “Jesus” Ferguson Corey Pavin Jennfier Elise Cox Tiffany Michelle Beth Shak Ron White Oscar Nunez Ken Davitian Vicki Gunvalson Melissa Biggs	Robby Albarado Corey Lanerie Jesse Spencer Nora Roberts Paul Hornung Warren Moon Billy Lopa Dan Shak Layne Flack Antonio Esfandiari

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