PokerTek Installs Eight PokerPro Tables in the Heart of Bucharest, Romania

PokerTek, Inc. (NASDAQ: PTEK), announced today the installation of eight PokerPro tables at the cutting-edge G Poker Club Casino in the center of Bucharest, Romania. The tables are an indication of PokerTek’s continued expansion into Europe.

"We selected PokerPro tables for the G Poker Club Casino because of their robust functionality, security, and reliability,” said Alexander Sidorov, Manager of the G Poker Club Casino. "Players can expect to find an unrivaled tournament and cash game schedule and the most comfortable and modern poker room in Bucharest.”

"The poker room at G Poker Club Casino has all of the amenities that poker players look for,” said Mark Roberson, PokerTek’s CEO. "We’re pleased to partner with such a savvy operator and look forward to introducing PokerPro to the players of Bucharest.”

G Poker Club Casino is owned by Aura Gaming International and opened Saturday, July 3. In addition to the eight PokerPro tables, the property boasts 50 slot machines and electronic roulette. The property is fully air conditioned and offers premier service to its guests.

About PokerTek:

PokerTek, Inc. (NASDAQ: PTEK), headquartered in Matthews, NC, develops and markets products for the casino and amusement industries. PokerTek developed PokerPro automated poker tables and related software applications to increase casino revenue, reduce expenses and attract new players into poker rooms by offering interactive poker that is fast, fun and mistake-free. Heads-Up Challenge is a two-player table that allows bars and restaurant patrons to compete head-to-head in various games for amusement purposes, increases earnings for game operators and provides patrons unique and challenging on-site entertainment. Both products are installed worldwide. For more information, please visit the company’s website at: www.PokerTek.com, or contact Tracy Egan at 704.849.0860 x106.

This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, which are made in accordance with the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. The forward-looking statements herein include, but are not limited to, the expected adoption of the PokerPro systems by casinos and other customers, the expected adoption of the Heads-Up Challenge product by bars, restaurants and other customers, and the expected acceptance of the PokerPro systems and Heads-Up Challenge product by players. Our actual results may differ materially from those implied in these forward-looking statements as a result of many factors, including, but not limited to, the impact of global macroeconomic and credit conditions on our business and the business of our suppliers and customers, overall industry environment, customer acceptance of our products, delay in the introduction of new products, further approvals of regulatory authorities, adverse court rulings, production and/or quality control problems, the denial, suspension or revocation of permits or licenses by regulatory or governmental authorities, termination or non-renewal of customer contracts, competitive pressures, and our financial condition, including our ability to maintain sufficient liquidity to operate our business. These and other risks and uncertainties are described in more detail in our most recent annual report on Form 10-K and other reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date they are made. We undertake no obligation to update or revise such statements to reflect new circumstances or unanticipated events as they occur, except as required by applicable laws, and you are urged to review and consider disclosures that we make in the reports that we file with the Securities and Exchange Commission that discuss other factors germane to our business.