Melbourne, Jan 1 Actress-turned poker player Pamela Anderson is reportedly keen to participate in the Aussie Millions Poker Championship at Crown this month.

It is believed that the former Baywatch babe's management is in talks with event organisers for the blonde to be a celebrity player in the world-renowned tournament, reports Herald Sun.

Anderson is not the only celebrity who will be chancing their luck in the high-stakes tournament.

Former tennis ace Mark Philippoussis is desperate to take a seat in the Aussie Millions Main Event, which starts on January 18.

However, Philippoussis is reportedly not putting his own money, he is looking for a sponsor to buy him into the game.

Dannii Minogue''s handsome other half Kris Smith, a former rugby player and occasional model, is also said to be looking for a sponsor to buy him into the tournament.

The Aussie Millions Poker Championship has become one of the `must attend' tournaments on the international professional poker circuit. (ANI)