LAS VEGAS, Nov. 12 NV-Dream-Team-Gaming
LAS VEGAS, Nov. 12 /PRNewswire/ -- Dream Team Gaming unveiled its
revolutionary team poker concept, Dream Team Poker(TM) with a private
invitational tournament at the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Poker Lounge Nov. 7-9.
The two-day tournament attracted a diverse group of celebrities, poker
champions and casino players. It concluded with Team Bluff Magazine being
crowned as the team champions (Eric Morris -- Publisher of Bluff, Matt Parvis
-- Managing Editor and Justin Bonomo -- local Poker Player). Local poker
player Jason Lilley from Team Flop was crowned the individual champion of the
inaugural event. Team Bluff Magazine took home $39,000 in first place along
with Dream Team Poker's team championship rings which are valued at more than
$5,000 each.
"We are extremely pleased with the outcome of the premiere of Dream Team
Poker(TM)," said Daniel Delshad, chief executive officer and co-founder of
Dream Team Gaming. "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."
The tournament commenced with a celebrity red carpet which saw an
extensive lineup of world renowned poker champions and Hollywood names who
took part in the tournament including: Jamie Gold, philanthropist and 2006
World Series of Poker Main event champion; Erica Schoenberg, who participated
on the show, Poker After Dark and nicknamed "Poker Babe"; David Daneshgar,
2008 World Series of Poker bracelet winner; Kenny Tran, 2008 World Series of
Poker bracelet winner; Jean Robert Bellande, who participated on the CBS
reality TV series Survivor: China and is a promoter and poker player better
known as "Action Bob" for his fast play and vigorous personality; professional
poker players Roy "the Oracle" Winston and Chris Bigler; Actor Mekhi Phifer of
NBC's medical drama ER; Actor Roger Cross from the Fox TV series 24; Holly
Montag of MTV's The Hills; former NBA star Chris Mills; Actor Yancey Arias
from NBC's Knight Rider; and Writer and Producer Sam Simon of The Simpsons.
"Hard Rock Hotel & Casino was very pleased to be a part of the launch of
Dream Team Poker," said Mark Gore, casino general manager of Hard Rock Hotel &
Casino. "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."
Players in the final two tables included: Jamie Gold, Jean Robert
Bellande, Holly Montag and Yancey Arias. Bellande made it to the final table
and came in third place at the tournament. The three teams that ranked at the
top with the lowest score were recognized as well as the top three individual
players. Rings created exclusively for the premier Dream Team Poker(TM)
tournament were awarded to the three members of the first place team, which
went to Bluff Magazine. Local poker player Jason Lilley was named the
individual champion and was awarded with a ring and a bottle of Cristal. In
addition, the winning teams and individuals were also awarded cash prizes.
"This tournament was a great accomplishment for Dream Team Gaming, and we
are thrilled that the concept was so well-received by participants and
onlookers," said Ed Fishman, one of the top gaming executives in the industry
and co-founder of Dream Team Gaming. "I am excited to see where this will
lead us, and I look forward to installing and introducing Dream Team Gaming to
the world."
Dream Team Poker(TM) offers a team variation of the game of poker
featuring a patent pending scoring system that increases the odds of winning
for the players, generates increased revenue for the hotel casino hosts more
than current tournaments and stimulates growth of the overall poker industry.
The team-oriented game uses social networking to develop each team's fan base.
In addition, the added challenge of team player strategy appeals to
sophisticated players seeking a more engaging experience.
The team-oriented game provides a unique socialization experience for all
poker players. The social networking aspect helps to develop each team's fan
base, new team player strategies and appeals to increasingly sophisticated
players seeking a more engaging experience. Dream Team Poker(TM) benefits
greatly by capitalizing on the desires of people who want to play games as
teams, compete as teams, share experiences as teams and increase their chances
of winning as teams.
Dream Team Gaming is comprised of three superstar co-founders. Edward
Fishman, considered one of the top game executives in the Industry, whose
credits include inventing the first gaming tournament and founder of Players
International, a publicly traded company that was eventually sold to Harrah's.
Larry Cohen, former CEO of Merv Griffin's Investment and Management Company
from 1997 to 2007 and its CFO from 1988 to 1997. During that time, The
Griffin Group purchased, managed and eventually sold business in industries
that included casinos, hotels, broadcasting, real estate, equipment financing
and entertainment. The third co-founder is Honorable Jimmy Delshad, former
Mayor of City of Beverly Hills. Delshad has been credited with making City of
Beverly Hills one of the smartest and safest cities in the world. The three
additional founders of Dream Team Gaming include Daniel Delshad who serves as
chief executive officer and co-founder; Mario Ayala is chief game architect
and co-founder; Homan Sefaradi is the president and co-founder.
For additional information on, Dream Team Poker(TM) please visit
www.dreamteampoker.com.
SOURCE Dream Team Gaming
