Hellmuth at the Derby
For the second consecutive year, The Louisville Palace is holding a charity poker tournament and celebrity welcome party the weekend of the Kentucky Derby.
Hall of Fame coach Denny Crum and poker pros Phil Hellmuth, Jr. and Robert Williamson III will host the annual Derby Poker Championship May 5.
Proceeds from the event directly benefit Louisville-based Blessings in a Backpack and The Health & Climate Foundation.
Hellmuth will emcee and the event is expected to attract an array of other poker pros and celebrities.
In addition to the poker tournament, the event will also feature themed food and drink stations, music, live performance artists showcasing their skills and other Derby-esque entertainment.
The 2010 event drew 110 players in the tournament and approximately 200 spectators raising almost $50,000.
The tournament buy-in is $500+$50 with $200 re-buys and add-ons for the first hour of play.
For more information check out www.derbypokerchampionship.com.
Article Source: Pokerlistings.com
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