MATTHEWS, N.C., May 4 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- PokerTek, Inc. (Nasdaq: PTEK), the industry pioneer and worldwide leader in automated poker, is pleased to announce the installation of two PokerPro tables at Mountain View Casino in Pahrump, Nevada. The new room opened on Friday, May 1st and is the first property to install PokerPro since the product received approval from the Nevada Gaming Control Board.

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"PokerPro fits into our vision for Mountain View Casino, and allows us to offer our players a total poker experience in a cool and innovative environment," said Shelley McCaw, owner of Mountain View Casino. "We are now a licensed World Series of Poker(R) satellite location and will be hosting five tournaments on PokerPro beginning in May. The winner of each event will win a seat at the 2009 WSOP(R) in Las Vegas."

Mountain View Casino's gaming floor has been expanded to include a total entertainment experience called CLUB MVC. This new room features HD televisions, HD projector, a state-of-the-art surround sound system, 42' full-service video poker bar, and two PokerPro(TM) tables.

"We're excited that PokerPro is part of Mountain View Casino's new entertainment complex," said Chris Halligan, PokerTek's CEO. "They've created a great new room, and we're pleased that they are our first customer in Nevada since commencing our field trial."

PokerTek also has 12 PokerPro tables at the Excalibur Hotel and Casino on the Las Vegas strip. Excalibur was PokerTek's field trial property.

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 and the expected acceptance of the PokerPro systems 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, 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 general economic conditions, and our financial condition. 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.

    Contact: Tracy Egan             704.849.0860 x106

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