PRESS RELEASE - POKERTEK ANNOUNCES CONTRACT FOR FIRST POKERPRO INSTALLATION IN ATLANTIC CITY, NEW JERSEY
Charles E. Richards
POKERTEK ANNOUNCES CONTRACT FOR FIRST POKERPRO
INSTALLATION IN ATLANTIC CITY, NEW JERSEY
Matthews, NC – May 22, 2008:
PokerTek, Inc., the industry pioneer and worldwide leader
in automated poker tables and related software, announced today that they have signed a contract
with Trump Plaza Casino to offer PokerPro® for field trial. The 12 table PokerPro poker room at
Trump Plaza will open pending final approval by the State of New Jersey Casino Control
Commission, and will be the first automated poker room in the state.
Poker is a new gaming addition at Trump Plaza Casino and their 100% PokerPro poker room will
be just steps from the Boardwalk. “The poker room at Trump Plaza is going to be a poker
player’s paradise,” said Jim Rigot, General Manager for Trump Plaza Casino. “In addition to
opening with a reduced $3 rake, our state-of-the-art poker room will have competitive game
offerings, flat screens throughout, a comfortable lounge with convenient food and beverage
offerings and blackjack tables. And when you consider the increased hands per hour and mistakefree
play, it becomes an obvious choice for even the most seasoned players.”
“We are delighted to enter field trial in New Jersey and are particularly excited to partner with
such a prominent operator like Trump Plaza,” said Chris Halligan, CEO of PokerTek. “PokerPro
is a great game for both operators and players and entering the prestigious Atlantic City market is
a significant milestone for our Company.”
About Trump Plaza:
Towering 39 stories over the center of the world famous Atlantic City Boardwalk, Trump Plaza is
one of three Trump resorts in Atlantic City. It is home to some of the world’s top entertainers and
sporting events, and offers 904 exquisitely appointed rooms, all with ocean and bay views.
Donald J. Trump’s acknowledged signature of excellence is prominent throughout this five star
diamond award-winning hotel. Gambling problem? Call 1-800-Gambler.
About PokerTek:
PokerTek™, Inc. (NASDAQ: PTEK), headquartered in Matthews, NC, develops and markets
PokerPro and PokerPro Heads-Up™, automated poker tables and related software applications
developed to increase casino revenue, reduce expenses and attract new players into poker rooms.
PokerTek entered the amusement space by introducing Heads-Up Challenge™, a heads-up poker
table for bars and restaurants that targets adults who play for amusement only. PokerPro tables
are located in the United States, Canada, Macau, Panama, Germany, Australia, South Africa and
several major cruise lines. For more information, please visit the company's website at
www.pokertek.com or contact Tracy Egan at 704.849.0860 x106.