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.

Phil Hellmuth will also be attending 2010 Julep Ball Charity Gala on Friday, April 30th in Louisville, Kentucky.

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.

Robert Williamson III will also be attending 2010 Julep Ball Charity Gala on Friday, April 30th in Louisville, Kentucky.

Ron White (Comedian)

Ron White is one of the most famous comedians in the world. The Grammy Award nominated American stand-up comedian is a member of the Blue Collar Comedy tour and have been involved with several other hit comedy specials including the Redneck Comedy Roundup with Jeff Foxworthy, Bill Engvall and Blake Clark; the Southern Gents of Comedy presented by Comedy Central and much more. White is known for a wide range of comedy including his popular references of “Tater Salad”.

Ron White will also be attending 2010 Julep Ball Charity Gala on Friday, April 30th in Louisville, Kentucky.

Chris Ferguson (Poker Pro)

Chris “Jesus” Ferguson is one of the world’s most recognized poker players and is known for signature long hair and cowboy hat. The MIT graduate has acute mathematical skills that he has applied to land him in the upper echelon of the poker elite and written a story line that rivals fairy tales. Since he started playing in the World Series of Poker events, he has won more bracelets (5), made more final tables (25), and had more money finishes (42) than any other player. With his recent World Series of Poker Circuit win and another final table finish, Chris has earned more than $4,000,000 playing poker in the WSOP and WSOP circuit alone.

Chris Ferguson will also be attending 2010 Julep Ball Charity Gala on Friday, April 30th in Louisville, Kentucky.

Jennifer Tilly (Actress)

Jennifer Tilly is always a crowd favorite and has attended the Kentucky Derby multiple times. In addition to her acting career, she also enjoys the status of professional poker player and is a World Series of Poker Bracelet Winner. Her acting credentials include movies Liar Liar, Let it Ride, The Doors and Deal just to name a few.

Jennifer Tilly will also be attending 2010 Julep Ball Charity Gala on Friday, April 30th in Louisville, Kentucky.

Corey Pavin (Ryder Cup Captain)

Corey Pavin is one of the top PGA Professionals in the world and is the captain of the 2010 U.S. Ryder Cup Team. Serving as a crowd favorite at golf tournaments world wide, Pavin likes to play poker and uses his stardom to benefit many charities and philanthropic endeavors year round.

Corey Pavin will also be attending 2010 Julep Ball Charity Gala on Friday, April 30th in Louisville, Kentucky.

Robby Albarado (Jockey)

Robby Albarado is one of the nations leading jockeys who’s resume includes victories on some of the richest thoroughbred races in the world. As of October 2009, his earnings reached almost $8 million and with 156 winners from 873 starters. Albarado was the rider for two-time Horse of the Year (2007 & 2008) Curlin who claimed the Breeders’ Cup Classic, Preakness and the $6 million Dubai World Cup becoming the first runner in American history to surpass $10 million in earnings.

Beth Shak (Poker Pro)

Beth Shak is definitely not your typical poker player and is bringing style and elegance to poker. Beth is known on and off the tables for her energy, contagious smile, style, and grace, as well as for being a ruthless and solid player. Having played poker for just four years, Beth has achieved the kind of success that most players can only dream. Beth has already cashed in several major tournaments, including two World Poker Tour events and two World Series of Poker events. Beth, a mother and businesswoman, is also a philanthropist, using her fame and success as a way of promoting concerns dear to her heart and giving back to the community. Beth is actively involved with The Children's Hospital in Philadelphia.

Beth Shak will also be attending 2010 Julep Ball Charity Gala on Friday, April 30th in Louisville, Kentucky.

Jesse Spencer (Actor)

Australian Born actor Jesse Spencer is best known for his role in the hit television series House in which he plays Dr. Robert Chase alongside Hugh Laurie in the title role.

Jesse Spencer will also be attending 2010 Julep Ball Charity Gala on Friday, April 30th in Louisville, Kentucky.

Kellita Smith (Actress)

Kellita Smith is an American actress and model who is best known for her role in The Bernie Mac show as Wanda McCullogh. Smith has also had several appearances in hit television series such as Nash Bridges, Jaime Foxx Show, NYPD Blue and more. She has also been nominated for Outstanding Actress, Outstanding Supporting Actress and Outstanding Lead Actress from a variety of entities including the BET Comedy Awards and the NAACP Image Awards for her roles in The Bernie Mac Show.

Kellita Smith will also be attending 2010 Julep Ball Charity Gala on Friday, April 30th in Louisville, Kentucky.

Darren Sharper (Professional Football Player)

Darren Sharper is a professional football player for the Super Bowl Champion New Orleans Saints. After careers with the Green Bay Packers and Minnesota Vikings that included multiple trips to the Pro Bowl, Sharper signed on with the Saints in 2009. Sharper had 9 interceptions last year and 376 return yards (including 3 interceptions returned for touchdowns) 63 career interceptions tying him for sixth on the all-time list. Sharper also shares an NFL record with Deion Sanders for most games with 50+ interception return yards (9) and owns the NFL record for most games with 75+ interception return yards (6). Sharper earned his first Super Bowl Ring last year as a member of the New Orleans Saints.

Darren Sharper will be in attendance at The Julep Ball Gala on April 30th in Louisville, Kentucky.

Ken Davitian (Actor)

Ken Davitian’s third consecutive feature film GET SMART premiered at the top box office spot after MEET THE SPARTANS and THE critically-acclaimed 2006 blockbuster that put him on the Hollywood map:BORAT: Cultural Learnings of America for Make Benefit Glorious Nation of Kazakhstan. Davitian’s past credits include  “Chuck,” “The Closer,” “Boston Legal,” “Six Feet Under,” “Gilmore Girls” and “Becker,” “ER,” “The Ghost Whisper,”  and features lincluding S.W.A.T, HOLES, and SOUL MEN. Upcoming projects include the indie feature PRANKSTERS, the romantic comedy YOU MAY NOT KISS THE BRIDE and the comedy MELVIN SMARTY. Ken resides in Los Angeles and co-owns an LA-based French-dipped sandwich restaurant called THE DIP and a Hot Dog restaurant in Sherman Oaks called THE INFIELD.

Ken Davitian will be in attendance at The Julep Ball Gala on Friday, April 30th in Louisville, Kentucky.

Tiffany Michelle (Actress/Musician)

Tiffany Michelle is an American poker player, actress, and musician. Michelle gained fame when she finished in 17th place in the main event of the 2008 World Series of Poker, the last female player in the event. When not playing in poker tournaments, Michelle also serves as a poker commentator, working for Bluff Magazine's radio broadcast of the 2006 WSOP on Sirius Satellite Radio, then as an on-air hostess for Pokernews.com. Michelle and Pokernews.com later had a falling out over a sponsorship agreement during the 2008 WSOP main event.

Tiffany will also be attending 2010 Julep Ball Charity Gala on Friday, April 30th in Louisville, Kentucky.

Trishelle Cannatella (Reality TV Celeb)

Trishelle Cannatella is a reality TV contestant, Playboy model and American actress. Best known for her appearance on The Real World: Las Vegas, the twelfth season of the long-running reality show, which would later air in 2002-2003. In 2005, Cannatella was a part of the reality show Kill Reality which chronicled the making of the movie The Scorned. She has also appeared in an episode of the reality show that punks celebrities, Punk'd, hosted by Ashton Kutcher. Cannatella appeared on Fear Factor in a special reality themed episode in 2006. Her partner was former boyfriend Mike Mizanin. The two competed against other teams of former reality contestants including Jonny Fairplay and Victoria Fuller. In the end, Cannatella and Mizanin won the show, taking home the prize money and several other prizes.

Trishelle will also be attending 2010 Julep Ball Charity Gala on Friday, April 30th in Louisville, Kentucky.

Jennifer Elise Cox (Actress)

Jennifer Elise Cox is an American actress best known for her satirical portrayal of Jan Brady in The Brady Bunch Movie. She originated the pastiche version of the role off Broadway in The Real Live Brady Bunch. She also appeared in the films Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas, EdTV, and Bewitched.

Jennifer will also be attending 2010 Julep Ball Charity Gala on Friday, April 30th in Louisville, Kentucky.

Maria Ho (Poker Pro)

Maria Ho is a professional poker player who lives in Arcadia, California. Ho was the last woman standing in the 2007 World Series of Poker Main Event, out of a field of 6,358 players. Ho moved with her family to the United States when she was 4 years old. After a short stint in Syracuse, New York, her family settled in Arcadia in 1988. She attended high school at Sacred Heart, where she was a cheerleader. In 2001, she started college at the University of California San Diego, and majored in mass communications.

Maria will also be attending 2010 Julep Ball Charity Gala on Friday, April 30th in Louisville, Kentucky.