Come join Phil Hellmuth, Denny Crum, and Robert Williamson III for an evening of Texas Hold 'Em, Jim Beam, and celebrity sightings.

Event: Derby Poker Championship

Date: Thursday May 5th.

Time:  Doors open at 6 p.m. for red carpet, VIP ticket holders, and player registration. Tournament begins at 7 p.m.

Location: Louisville Palace Theater, located at 625 South 4th Street.

Tickets: 

• $225 for a VIP ticket that allows you to eat, drink, and mingle with the stars.
• $550 + $50 for a tournament buy-in (which includes $200 rebuys and add-ons for the first hour of play.)

Today is the last day to buy tickets in advance, so whip out that credit card and click here.

2010 Celebrities (and likely return attendees) include:

• Ron White - "tater salad" of Blue Collar Comedy
• Nora Roberts - author and NY Times Bestseller
• Vicki Gunvalson - Real Housewives of OC
• Melissa Biggs - actress, Baywatch
• Ken Davitian - actor, Get Smart
• Thomas Kinkade - "Painter of Light"

Need more info? Check out the Derby Poker Championship website.

Photos: Courtesy of Derby Poker Championship