PokerTek (PTEK) Signs Exclusive Heads-Up Challenge Distributor in South Africa

Apr. 23, 2010 (Business Wire) — PokerTek, Inc. (NASDAQ: PTEK) today announced that it has signed an exclusive distributor for Heads-Up Challenge World Series of Poker Edition tables in South Africa. PokerTek has already shipped 82 units based on initial orders, and anticipates continued growth in the region. This is the first time Heads-Up Challenge has been placed in the country.

“We are excited to enter the South African market with Heads-Up Challenge,” said James Crawford, PokerTek’s President. “And we are looking forward to introducing players and bar owners in the region to this fun and popular game.”

Heads-Up Challenge World Series of Poker Edition is a two-seat, cocktail height table that allows players to compete in games of Texas Hold’em and Bocce for amusement only. The tables accept cash and coins, and are typically placed in Bars and Pubs. The games attract new patrons into bars and earn revenue for the establishment owners. The tables facilitate large scale tournaments, allowing one to eight players to compete for fun and bragging rights.

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.

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