PokerTek Features New ProCore Electronic Table Games Platform in Las Vegas

MATTHEWS, N.C., Sept. 30, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- PokerTek, Inc. (NASDAQ: PTEK) continues to extend its reach as one of the leading worldwide providers of electronic table games with the release of its new ProCore platform.  ProCore is a multi-player, server-based electronic gaming platform that deals live table games.

ProCore will be featured at the Global Gaming Expo (G2E) at the Sands Expo and Convention Center in Las Vegas October 4-6. Interested operators can visit booth #1141 for a demonstration.

"ProCore broadens our product portfolio by giving us a flexible platform on which to introduce new game content, while extending our presence on the gaming floor," commented Mark Roberson, PokerTek's Chief Executive Officer. "The ProCore platform expands on our PokerPro leadership position, providing operators a scalable electronic table games solution."

ProCore offers the following features:

• SAS and TITO compatible - accepts bills, tickets and/or player account cards
• Unique large center display encourages player interaction
• Server-based solution provides flexibility to expand game library
• Game rules, number of decks, limits and payouts are easily configured by the operator
• Provides unlimited possibilities to track and analyze game, player and financial statistics trends
• Can remain open 24/7 without a host, or can be hosted to further enhance the player experience and operator revenue
• Customizable hardware, felt and cabinetry designs

PokerTek will also demonstrate its newest Tournaments Plus+ software on PokerPro. PokerPro Tournaments Plus+ is a complete multi-table tournament solution, streamlining the process from registration to the final table. The new Tournament Leaderboard gives players and spectators real-time access to tournament status, player rankings and chip stacks, which is information that isn't readily available when utilizing a manual table.  

About PokerTek, Inc.

PokerTek, Inc. (NASDAQ: PTEK) is a licensed gaming company headquartered in Matthews, NC that develops and markets electronic table game solutions for the gaming industry. www.PokerTek.com.

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. 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.

Please direct questions to:
Tracy Egan
704.849.0860 x106

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