PokerTek Begins PokerPro Field Trial With Atlantic Lottery Corporation

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Coasters is a branded gaming center within a bar location, which also includes up to 25 Video Lottery Terminals alongside PRO LINE sports betting and other traditional lottery products. The first two trial sites are in New Brunswick at Legends Bar and Grille in Saint John and Dooly's Elmwood in Moncton. Both sites opened Friday, July 17th.

"ALC is committed to offering innovative and entertaining products to our players, all with a focus on social responsibility. The new Coasters locations are an example of this commitment," said Paul Burns, Category Manager for Atlantic Lottery. "We're proud of our Coasters locations, which will combine traditional lottery products, with video lottery and new social gaming products, like electronic poker."

"This pilot marks the first time PokerPro has been placed in a non-traditional gaming establishment, and the Coasters concept is an ideal fit for PokerPro," said Chris Manley, PokerTek's National Sales Manager. "We are honored to be a selected partner with ALC, and excited to bring poker to Atlantic Canada's poker players in this new and innovative setting."

Since 1976, Atlantic Lottery Corporation has managed the gaming business on behalf of the governments of Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador and Prince Edward Island.

About PokerTek:

PokerTek, Inc. (Nasdaq: PTEK), headquartered in Matthews, NC, develops and markets products for the gaming and amusement industries. PokerTek developed PokerPro automated poker tables and related software applications to increase 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.

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    Contact: Tracy Egan             704.849.0860 x106