The first ever Dream Team Poker tournament at the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas was a sell out with 25 three-person teams taking the field this November.
The game was a traditional Texas Hold’em tournament, however when each player is knocked out, they receive a score based on their position relative to the size of the field. Dual incentives were given with prizes for both individuals and teams.

The tournament saw 2006 World Series of Poker Champion Jamie Gold, WSOP bracelet winner and Full Tilt Poker rakeback pro Kenny Tran and Bodog Poker pro Justin Bonomo (whose team ‘Team Bluff’ went on to win). Poker player Jason Lilley was the individual winner and scored a ring and bottle of Cristal champagne for his efforts.

Stars of the screen were also there. Actor Mekhi Phifer, of NBC’s “ER” and the big screen’s “8 Mile”, “The Hills” personality Holly Montag, “The Simpsons” co-creator Sam Simon and former Cleveland Cavaliers (National Basketball Association) player Chris Mills all made an appearance at the tables.
Daniel Delshad, CEO and co-founder of Dream Team Gaming, said “Having a diverse group of attendees is in line with what the game is about. The socialization aspect of the game provides an opportunity for people to play with friends who normally don’t play poker. It also breeds the opportunity to get celebrities who want to play together in a team format with a pro.”