MATTHEWS, N.C., Jun 18, 2010 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- PokerTek, the industry leader in automated poker tables, will unveil its new ProCore(TM) platform at its annual shareholder's meeting to be held Tuesday, June 22, 2010. ProCore is a complete automated table game solution, expanding on the PokerPro technology and allowing multiple table games to be run on a single efficient, economical platform.

"ProCore is a game-changer for operators," said Mark Roberson, PokerTek's CEO and CFO. "Our PokerPro system has been accepted as the clear leader in automated poker due to its reliable and efficient operator features and its intuitive player-friendly game play. ProCore represents an evolution that now allows us to expand beyond the poker room and into pit-style table games. Our first new game offering will be Blackjack, which we expect to rollout to operators during the second half of 2010."

PokerTek's ProCore solution is comprised of the ProCore Table and the ProCore System.

-- The ProCore Table is a multi-game, multi-player platform with significant technology advancements. The flexibility of the ProCore Table allows for one- to twelve-seat games in any configuration.

-- The ProCore System is comprised of several centralized components that enable multi-game deployment and provide management, visibility, regulatory compliance and auditing for multiple games across the gaming floor.

ProCore is a versatile and affordable solution for operators looking to offer a variety of multi-player electronic table games on a single, secure and robust platform. As PokerTek introduces new games, they can be added quickly and easily, giving operators new ways to attract and retain their valuable guests. With multiple games available, operators can change the game at the table with the touch of a button to adapt to player demand.

Current customers will be able to add new ProCore tables alongside their existing PokerPro tables with a simple software upgrade while utilizing their existing server and system components.

PokerTek's shareholder meeting will be held on Tuesday June 22 at 2:00pm.

About PokerTek:

PokerTek, Inc. (NASDAQ CM: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.

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