Dream Team Poker, the revolutionary team poker game, has made its official debut in Las Vegas with a private event held at the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino from November 7^th to 9^th. The special contest attracted celebrities, poker and casino players. The introductory tournament finished with Team Bluff Magazine getting the team title, while the local poker player Jason Lilley from Team Flop was named the individual champion and was awarded with a commemorative ring and a bottle of Champagne. Team Bluff Magazine took home $39,000 in first place along with Dream Team Poker's team championship rings exclusively created for the premier Dream Team Poker tournament, which are valued at more than $5,000 each. In addition, the winning teams and individuals were also awarded cash prizes.

"We are extremely pleased with the outcome of the premiere of Dream Team Poker. We sold out our premiere, proved the tournament structure and everyone enjoyed the new concept. The Hard Rock Poker Lounge couldn't have been a more ideal location to host it, and we look forward to sharing the concept with the public and expanding into other markets locally, nationally and internationally." said Daniel Delshad, chief executive officer and co-founder of Dream Team Gaming.

The tournament kicked off with a red carpet reception to welcome a lineup poker champions and celebrities including the 2006 World Series of Poker Main event champion Jamie Gold; Erica Schoenberg, David Daneshgar; Kenny Tran, Jean Robert Bellande; professional poker players Roy "the Oracle" Winston and Chris Bigler; Actor Mekhi Phifer; Roger Cross; Holly Montag; Yancey Arias; Writer and Producer Sam Simon and former NBA star Chris Mills.

"Hard Rock Hotel & Casino was very pleased to be a part of the launch of Dream Team Poker. Together with the new players that were brought to the property along with the extensive media coverage, the event was a successful relationship. I believe Dream Team Gaming has found something that truly works, as it benefits the players, casino and everyone else involved." said Mark Gore, casino general manager of Hard Rock Hotel and Casino.